A new documentary called "Cake Walk" celebrates her life and career. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will host a screening ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies. Cissy Houston, the gospel singer and backup vocalist who guided her daughter Whitney Houston to stardom, died Monday at the age of 91. Cissy Houston began singing ...

There’s something about ‘80s pop music that still resonates with fans of all ages. From Michael Jackson to Madonna, this decade gave us timeless songs that continue to dominate playlists and radio ...

Houston, who died Oct. 7, started out on the gospel circuit as a child, sang backup for Aretha Franklin and later guided her daughter, Whitney, to superstardom. Originally broadcast in 1998. This is ...