The younger sister of R&B diva Beyoncé, Solange Knowles started just as early as
a performer having been classically trained in ballet, jazz and modern dance.
Although she started writing songs from the age of nine, she was warned off
pursuing a musical career at 13 by her parents, who felt she should wait.
However, she was called on to replace one of Destiny's Child's dancers at the
last minute and, over the next two years, continued to work as a dancer with the
group until her father signed her as a solo singer to his World Music label. She
released her debut album Solo Star in...