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November 21, 2008

Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole talks about her recent health challenges and reveals for the first time that her sister is putting together an album, scheduled for a January '09 release, which combines her father's voice with those of hip-hop artists like Nas and will.i.am.


Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole

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Singer-songwriter discusses her recent health challenges and tells how she has been able to get through. (4:39)
 
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Full interview. (21:52)
 
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Born into musical royalty—the daughter of Nat "King" Cole—Natalie Cole was exposed to the greats at an early age. Over her three-decade career, she's sold more than 30 million albums and won eight Grammys. She was the first Black singer to win The Recording Academy's "Best New Artist" award. Cole segued into acting in the '90s and has made several appearances in films and on TV, including Grey's Anatomy. She also exec-produced a biopic of her life. Her new release, "Still Unforgettable," is her 21st studio album.