b. 11 January 1962, England. The term house diva does not fully cover the career or capabilities of Roberts, who is in addition a proficient singer-songwriter, jazz and reggae vocalist, and a veteran of the early days of British soul. Unlike many in the field, she did not learn her craft at the church choir, having instead been brought up in the more restrained Catholic faith. However, music was still in her blood. Her father was formerly a member of the calypso band the Nightingales, and took her to various concerts. Her first performances came as a member of reggae band Blac...