Cynthia Robinson

Cynthia Robinson (January 12, 1944 – November 23, 2015) was an American musician, best known for being a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone, for which she was the trumpeter and a vocalist. Her voice and presence were featured in the hits "Dance to the Music" and "I Want to Take You Higher." Questlove of the hip hop band the Roots has called Robinson the original "hypeman."

Cynthia Robinson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 11 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025), Today (1952), Woodstock (1970), Prince: Rave Un2 the Year 2000 (1999), Coming Back for More (2009), Sly & The Family Stone: Swing In '70 (1970), Let Me Have It All (1993), Sly & The Family Stone: Harlem Cultural Festival '69 (1969). The recorded credits span 1952 to 2025, including 10 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.