Minnie Riperton

Minnie Riperton was a American R&B/Soul singer, songwriter and recording artist.
Born: 8 November 1947 in Chicago, IL - died: 12 July 1979 (aged 31) in Los Angeles, CA.
Possessed a five-octave vocal range, enabling her to sing in 'whistle ', famously demonstrated on her 1974 hit 'Lovin' You'.
She was married to Maya Rudolph.