Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953), [1] better known by her stage name Chaka Khan (/ ˈʃɑːkə ˈkɑːn / SHAH-kə KAHN), [2] is an American singer and songwriter. [3]

Her distinctive voice and style have influenced generations all over the world. The 10-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar has defined pop, soul, jazz, and funk music. For Chaka, her empowering …

6 hours ago · Chaka Khan Turns Turbulent Life Into 'I’m Every Woman' Musical From South Side struggle to 11-time Grammy icon, the Queen of Funk finally puts every secret, setback, and …

We’re releasing nine Tiny Desk concerts from Black women artists, from veterans who’ve paved the way for what we hear today in Black music, to those who are carving out their own paths.

Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American singer whose incredible vocal range and dynamic stage presence helped make her the “Queen of Funk.” She has sold some 70 …

May 9, 2025 · Chaka Khan started her career as the lead singer of the funk band Rufus in the early 1970s, and by the end of the decade launched a successful solo career. She was the first R&B artist …

3 days ago · Chaka Khan reflects on her turbulent life story The Queen of Funk looks back at her five-decade career, dramatised in a new musical starring Alexandra Burke By Frances Hedges …

Jan 9, 2024 · Born on March 23, 1953, in Great Lakes, Illinois, singer Chaka Khan achieved great success as part of the soul-funk band Rufus, delivering hits like "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet …

Sep 16, 2025 · Since she introduced herself to the world as a young woman singing lead for the funk band Rufus, singer-songwriter Chaka Khan has topped the chart with hit songs that have stood the …

1 day ago · News Production Photos Get a 1st Look at Chaka Khan Musical I’m Every Woman, Starring Alexandra Burke The London production of the jukebox musical features a book by Nia T. Hill.