Chaka Khan

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Born 23 March 1953.

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She's Every Woman - The story of Chaka Khan

A highlight from the story of Chaka Khan.

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Biography

Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; March 23, 1953), frequently known as the "Queen of Funk-Soul", is a 10-time Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned four decades, beginning with fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus.

While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and as a solo performer, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing" which she wrote for her then husband Richard Holland, "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".

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    Fri 4 May 2012 17:07 One of the most distinctive voices in music belongs to a man who could make the world... Producer Will

BBC Reviews

  1. Funk This 2008

    Review of Funk This

    Reviewed by Talia Kraines

    A classic sounding album that her fans will love; Chaka's back baby, and don't you...
  2. What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me? 1981

    Review of What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me?

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    Enough of the same, plenty of the different on Khan’s third solo LP.
  3. Naughty 1980

    Review of Naughty

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    Naughty is Chaka Khan's greatest album.

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