Why is cher voice so deep

AP photo. There probably isn't much that Cher's devoted legion of followers don't know about her, but the more casual fan may be surprised at some of the lesser-known facts about the pop diva.

Cher will bring her always-larger-than-life show to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday. At age 67 — and more than 50 of those years in the public spotlight — there isn't a lot for people to discover about the singer. But here are 10 facts that may have escaped you over the years.

Cher in concert. Saturday, 8 p. Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn. A deep contralto juxtaposed with heavily polished folk-pop in the '60s, though? That's something people hadn't heard much of. Even if it didn't quite suit her particular sonic aesthetic, there's no understating the importance of Cher's voice and visuals in pop culture in the late '60s and early '70s.

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