Singapore - Singer Dionne Warwick received an award from the United States government here on Tuesday in recognition of her efforts in raising funds for Aids research.
The American Citizen Honour Award was presented to Warwick, 62, by US Ambassador to Singapore Frank Lavin to recognise her 20-year involvement in humanitarian efforts against Aids.
The five-time Grammy-winner, in Singapore for a concert on Thursday, said in a press conference she thought education was the most important tool in the fight against Aids.
"We have to make people aware, not just through writing, but also verbally and through demonstrations," she said.
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Warwick likened her involvement in the Aids issue to a train journey.
"I was on the train from the beginning and until the disease is stemmed, I will not get off."
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Although Warwick said she was grateful that her humanitarian efforts were being recognised, she also said she felt overwhelmed by the award.
"I am doing what I feel comes naturally," she said.
"When you receive an accolade you feel that your work is being accepted, but this is overwhelming."
Warwick collaborated with producer Burt Bacharach and singers Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and Elton John in 1985 to record "That's What Friends Are For", with profits donated to the American Foundation for Aids Research.
She teamed up with other artists in 1990 to raise over $2,5-million (about R17-million) for Aids organisations at a benefit at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.
Warwick has been honoured for her contributions to society by several organisations, such as the American Red Ribbon Aids Foundation and New York Chapter's Heroes Award in 2002. - Sapa-AFP
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