One of the most powerful soul singers of all time, Dee Dee Warwick was born Delia Warrick on September 25, 1945, in Newark Heights, New Jersey, into a musical family with its roots steeped in gospel music.

Singer Cissy Houston was born Emily Drinkard on September 30, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to Delia Mae McCaskill Drinkard and Nicholas Drinkard.

To celebrate the start of Black History Month let's take a look at an interview with legendary singer Dionne Warwick as she shares memories of her family's musical dynasty and the lasting legacy of Whitney Houston and her mom, Cissy.