Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; March 23, 1953), frequently known as
the Queen of Funk, is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American
singer-songwriter who gained 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 ... read more

VH-1 Announces Additions to Their Diva Show

Chaka Khan and more...
Posted 22 November 2011 1.05am — Comment on this

Stevie Wonder - Stevie Wonder Set For Peace Concert Tribute

Soul legend Stevie Wonder is to be honoured for his work as a United Nations Messenger of Peace at a concert next month Nov11 Singer Chaka Khan rapper Pras and Eric Benet...
Posted 21 October 2011 12.12pm — Comment on this

Dr Dre - Snoop Dowarren Gg's Star-studded 40th Birthday Bash

DR Dre Warren G and Chaka Khan helped Snoop Dogg kick off his 40th birthday celebrations early on Tuesday 18Oct11 with an exclusive party in Hollywood The rapper who turn...
Posted 19 October 2011 4.02pm — Comment on this

Chaka Khan - Chaka Khan Wins Custody Of Grandchild

Soul star Chaka Khan has won her bid for temporary custody of her granddaughter The Im Every Woman singer applied for guardianship of the 10 year old last week ends11Sep1...
Posted 15 September 2011 12.03pm — Comment on this

FlashBack! - Ry Cooder - Bop Till You Drop (1979) (album stream)

Bop till You Drop is Ry Cooder's ninth album, released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). This was the first major-label digitally recorded album of Pop music. It was reco...
Posted 5 September 2011 11.20pm — Comment on this

From Leiber and Stoller to Lennon and McCartney: the alchemy of the duo

Songwriting duos have given pop some of its finest moments. Laura Barton looks at how they work – and what happens when they don't'We started fighting the moment we...
Posted 23 August 2011 9.31pm — Comment on this

Nickolas Ashford obituary

Singer and songwriter who had a string of hits with his wife, Valerie Simpson, during Motown's heydayAshford and Simpson were one of the most prolific songwriting teams i...
Posted 23 August 2011 3.25pm — Comment on this

Lenny Kravitz - Lenny Kravitz And Sean Kingston Pay Tribute To Ashford

Lenny Kravitz and Sean Kingston have paid tribute to Motown songwriter Nickolas Ashford, who passed away on Monday (22Aug11). The musician, who along with wife Valerie Si...
Posted 23 August 2011 12.07pm — Comment on this

Motown Songwriter Nick Ashford Passes Away

Author of hits for Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and more dies of cancer at the age of 70
Posted 23 August 2011 10.59am — Comment on this

Motown songwriter Nick Ashford dies age 70

Nick Ashford, one half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics funk hits for the likes of Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye...
Posted 23 August 2011 10.10am — Comment on this

Singer Chaka Khan on 'God shots'

The legendary Chaka Khan, dressed in a regal purple and blue blouse and slacks, glides into the CNN Red Chair Interview room. She's wearing stunning, large, hoop earrings...
Posted 27 July 2011 2.08pm — Comment on this

Prince - Prince Putting Together Two-day Danish Festival

Pop star Prince has accepted a last-minute invitation to curate a Danish music festival. The Npg Music & Art Festival will take place in Copenhagen next month (06-07Aug11...
Posted 19 July 2011 10.01pm — Comment on this

Prince to curate 'last minute' festival in Copenhagen

Janelle Monae and Chaka Khan to play Danish festival
Posted 19 July 2011 2.42pm — Comment on this

Chaka Khan - Chaka Khan Facing Legal Trouble Over Missed Rent Payments

Singer Chaka Khan is facing legal action over missed payments on a rental home in New Jersey, according to a U. S. report. The I Feel For You singer and her sister/manage...
Posted 6 July 2011 10.07pm — Comment on this

Chaka Khan - Chaka Khan Lobbies Congress For Autism Bill

Legendary singer Chaka Khan is lobbying United States Congress to renew an autism bill that is set to expire next year (12). The I'm Every Woman hitmaker jetted to Washin...
Posted 16 June 2011 10.01pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Chaka Khan songs in the past year.

  • I'm every woman  52 plays
  • I feel for you  2 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Chaka Khan over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 70s 52 plays
  2. Absolute 80s 2 plays

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