Artist Name: Lynette White Birth Name: Lynette Lewis Birth Place and Date: Bronx, NY July 4, 1968 Official Bio Born in Bronx, New York to Caribbean parents, Lynette remembers music as one of the biggest parts of her life. Raised in the church, she was inspired by the sounds of James Cleveland and Shirley Caesar but could not escape her cultural roots and vividly recalls the deep soulful reggae music that permeated the community. At an early age, family members realized her vocal ability and often had her perform for friends at parties. Read more on Last.fm