Chaka Khan Musical artist

Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; March 23, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. Often dubbed the "Queen of Funk", Khan has won ten Grammys and has sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide.

Personal facts

Chaka Khan
Alias (AKA)
Chaka Adunne Aduffe Hodarhi Karifi Khan
Queen of Funk
Birth dateMarch 23, 1953
Birth place
Chicago , Illinois , United States

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Musical artist

Career started1972
associated musical artist
Prince (musician)
Anastacia
Rufus (band)
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Disco
Funk
Jazz
Rhythm and blues
Soul music
Gospel music
Adult contemporary music
instrument
Drum kit
Singing
record label
ABC Records
NPG Records
Warner Bros. Records
MCA Records
Burgundy Records
Reprise Records

Chaka Khan on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://chakakhanfoundation.org
  2. http://www.chakakhan.com
  3. http://www.soulinterviews.com/chaka-khan-2014
  4. http://www.soulmusic.com/halloffame
  5. http://www.wlatalent.com
  6. http://www.wlatalent.com/roster/chaka_khan/artistprofile.htm