CHAKA KHAN

Chaka Khan is a ten-time Grammy Award-winning icon whose career spans over five decades of groundbreaking music, activism, and artistic reinvention. Known as the “Queen of Funk,” Khan first rose to prominence in the 1970s as the powerhouse vocalist of Rufus, delivering hits like “Tell Me Something Good” and “Sweet Thing.” Her solo debut, Chaka (1978), introduced the world to “I’m Every Woman,” a timeless anthem of empowerment that cemented her place in music history.

With a genre-defying voice that effortlessly traverses R&B, soul, jazz, rock, gospel, and pop, Khan has collaborated with legends including Prince, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Miles Davis. Her 1984 hit “I Feel for You” broke new ground by fusing funk with hip-hop, making her the first R&B artist to feature a rapper on a crossover single.

Beyond the stage, Khan is a humanitarian, author, and activist whose journey through personal triumphs and challenges has inspired generations. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 for Musical Excellence, she continues to perform globally, captivating audiences with her unmatched vocal fire and magnetic presence.

Chaka Khan isn’t just every woman—she’s a singular force in music and culture.