Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

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Chaka Khan is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician known for her powerful voice and contributions to various music genres, including jazz, funk, soul, and R&B. Often referred to as the 'Queen of Funk,' Khan has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, influencing countless artists and earning a lasting place in music history.

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Chaka Khan performed during the tribute segment.

Grammy night dazzles with emotion, spectacle and star power
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-02
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Chaka Khan received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards.

Fela Kuti, Chaka Khan, Cher among Grammy Lifetime Achievement awardees | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-02-02
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Chaka Khan, known as the 'queen of funk', left behind classics like 'I’m Every Woman'.

Whitney Houston, Cher, Santana, entre los homenajeados al Mérito Especial de los Grammy | Música | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-02-02
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Chaka Khan, dubbed the 'queen of funk', left behind classics like 'I'm Every Woman'.

Santana, Cher y Whitney Houston, homenajeados en los Grammy
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-01-31
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Chaka Khan, known as the Queen of Funk, is also receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-01-30
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Chaka Khan is featured on the De La Soul song 'All Good'.

»Det er Københavns Central Park«
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-01-14
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Irma Derby practiced singing by emulating Chaka Khan, showcasing her influence on Derby's musical aspirations.

Jazzfunk band Tristan versterkt zich met leadzangeres Irma Derby – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-10-07
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Chaka Khan expresses pride in her long career and the special connection with her fans across generations.

All hail the ‘Queens’ | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-21
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Gladys Knight is on the road with Chaka Khan as part of 'The Queens' tour.

Singer Gladys Knight refutes son's mental abuse accusations against husband
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-19
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Funk queen Chaka Khan is playing over the speakers at Silver’s Motel.

New Enmore bar Silver’s Motel opens by PS40 team
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-01
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Chaka Khan is recognized as one of the pioneering female rock stars who have found success into their 70s.

Garbage’s Shirley Manson on speaking up and her new album
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-28
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Chaka Khan is mentioned as one of the heroines in rock music by Cyndi Lauper.

Fanovi nezadovoljni izostavljanjem Oasisa i drugi velikih imena
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-04-29
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Chaka Khan is known for her powerful contributions to funk music.

Funk music: How America lost its groove
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-08
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Leslie Mandoki has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Chaka Khan.

Index - Kultúr - Leslie Mandoki ötven éve hagyta el Magyarországot: „Menekülés közben még lőttek is ránk”
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-04-04
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Chaka Khan reflects on her career as a vocalist and her collaborations with other artists.

Chaka Khan on Prince, poetry and wild, wonderful nights: ‘No one’s done anything but craziness at 4am’ | Chaka Khan
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-03
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Chaka Khan's late 70s solo albums are noted as an influence on the band's uptempo tracks.

Annie and the Caldwells: Can’t Lose My (Soul) review – a gospel masterpiece to drag you out of despair | Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
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Chaka Khan was compared to Angie Stone for her rich vocal dexterity on the album Black Diamond.

Angie Stone obituary | Soul
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04
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Chaka Khan is making a single stop in New Zealand as part of her 50th anniversary tour.

Ultimate Autumn Gig Guide 2025: All the NZ festivals and concerts booked this harvest season
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-02
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