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]

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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 …

Jan 11, 2026 · 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 …

2 days ago · Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special …

2 days ago · Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana and Paul Simon were presented Lifetime Achievement Grammy Awards Saturday in Los Angeles.

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 …

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 …

Nov 3, 2025 · Interviews Chaka Khan reveals which “phenomenal” artist she thinks is the “closest thing to Prince” In this exclusive interview, the Grammy Award-winning legend herself spills a lot, from her …