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Prince
American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
American singer, songwriter, and producer
Curtis Mayfield
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American musician
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Chaka Khan
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Harry Connick, Jr.
Harry Connick, Jr.
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