Labelle was an American R&B/soul group, who successfully melded disco with funk and glam rock, resulting in such memorable songs as "Lady Marmalade". The group was led by Patti LaBelle, who later had a successful solo career. Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash rounded out the group, with Hendryx especially notable as a prolific songwriter. The group was best know for their gospel singing harmonies but the group sang ofracism, sexism and eroticism.

LaBelle was an American R&B/soul group, who successfully melded dance music with funk and glam rock, resulting in such memorable songs as “Lady Marmalade”. The group was led by Patti LaBelle, who later had a successful solo career. Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash and Cindy Birdsong rounded out the group, with Hendryx especially notable as a prolific songwriter. In 1961, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash of the Del Capris joined Patricia Holt and Sandra Tucker as replacement singers for Holt’s singing g