Finding Rufus. In 1972, Chaka Khan joined the funk band Rufus. Her rich, soulful voice helped the group get the attention of ABC Records, with whom they signed a deal in 1973.

May 09, 2025 at 2:22pm BST. Singer Chaka Khan has said a new musical about her life launching in London’s West End is the “greatest honour”. I’m Every Woman The Chaka Khan Musical will ...

Singer Chaka Khan has said a new musical about her life launching in London’s West End is the “greatest honour”. I’m Every Woman The Chaka Khan Musical will launch at The Peacock Theatre in March 2026 ...

Chaka Khan said an album of songs she co-wrote with Prince was on the way after red-tape hurdles had been cleared in April 2025. ... Why Bruce Springsteen Wasn’t Happy With His Biggest Album.

Being the “Queen Of Funk” doesn’t come without being a beauty muse as a side gig. And Chaka Khan, who turns 72 today, has been building an archive of beauty moments since the day she was born.

It helped Rufus and Chaka Khan earn their first Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group Or Chorus a year later. Khan went on to win 10 Grammys in total throughout her career.

Chaka Khan And Steel Pulse At Stern Grove 2024 article by Walter Atkins, published on September 8, 2024 at All About Jazz. ... British-based reggae band Steel Pulse, a 1986 Grammy recipient, opened ...

Kate Bush, Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson Voted Into Rock Hall of Fame. Rounding out the far-from-traditional class of 2023: George Michael, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine and the Spinners.

Chaka Khan first rose to fame in the ’70s as the lead vocalist for the band Rufus, delivering hits like “Tell Me Something Good.” In 1978, the “Queen of Funk” launched her solo career ...

Chaka is the ultimate!” wrote another fan on social media. Khan’s performance is one of several upcoming Tiny Desk performances by Black women artists for the month of June. NPR is releasing ...

“CHAKA KHAN’S TINY DESK IS LIVE!!! ... Khan revealed that fellow music legend Stevie Wonder wrote one of her band Rufus’ signature songs “Tell Me Something Good” in the 1970s.