Chaka Khan
Date of birth: 1953-03-23
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Yvette Marie Stevens
Biography
Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953), better known by her stage name Chaka Khan (/ˈʃɑːkə ˈkɑːn/ SHAH-kə KAHN), is an American singer and songwriter. Known as the "Queen of Funk", her career has spanned more than five decades beginning in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the funk band Rufus. With the band she recorded the notable hits "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," "Do You Love What You Feel," and the platinum-certified "Ain't Nobody." Her debut solo album featured the number-one R&B hit "I'm Every Woman" (which became a pop hit for Whitney Houston). Khan scored another R&B charts hit with "What Cha' Gonna Do for Me" before becoming the first R&B artist to have a crossover hit featuring a rapper, with her 1984 cover of Prince's "I Feel for You." More of Khan's hits include "Through the Fire" and a 1986 collaboration with Steve Winwood that produced a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, "Higher Love." Khan has won ten Grammy Awards.With Rufus, she achieved three gold singles, one platinum single, four gold albums, and two platinum albums. In the course of her solo career, Khan achieved three gold singles, three gold albums, and one platinum album with I Feel for You. She has also worked with Whitney Houston, Ry Cooder, Robert Palmer, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Guru, Chicago, Joni Mitchell, Gladys Knight, De La Soul, Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, and Sia. In December 2016, Billboard magazine ranked her as the 65th most successful dance club artist of all time. She was ranked at No. 17 in VH1's original list of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll. Khan has been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times as a solo artist and four times as a member of Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, the first time in 2012 as a member of Rufus. In 2023, Khan was picked as an inductee in the Musical Excellence category. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chaka Khan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
The Blues Brothers
1980-06-16
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home whe
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
2002-09-11
In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to
Chaka Khan at the BBC
2023-03-18
This selection of Chaka Khan's finest BBC moments covers five decades of performing, reflecting a ca
Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
2011-03-11
Hitman Returns was filmed before a sold out crowd last year at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The li
Quincy Jones : 75th Birthday Celebration Live at Montreux
2008-07-14
When an artist of the stature of Quincy Jones celebrates his 75th birthday you can be sure it's goin
VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music
1999-04-13
In 1999, VH1 brought together on one stage high-powered divas like Tina Turner, Cher, and Whitney Ho
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
1990-03-20
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
2021-09-25
Music icons including Chuck D, Orianthi, and Chaka Khan recount never-before-told stories of Prince
An Evening of Fourplay
1993-12-14
This is the debut of Fourplay, a popular quartet comprised of keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Lee R
Original Up-Town Divas
2004-05-24
This film presents a spectacular collection of some of the most celebrated and vibrant songstresses
Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits
2003-01-01
Video collection of songs by female performers.
No Nukes
1980-07-18
Filmed account of the five MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) concerts at Madison Square Garden
The Jazz Channel Presents Chaka Khan
2000-10-17
Take a musical journey with BET On Jazz: The Jazz Channel and legendary soul diva Chaka Khan. Record
Stevie Wonder - Live at Wembley Stadium - London England 1989
1989-01-01
Stevie Wonder's birthday concert, May 14th 1989. Stevie Wonder 's concert special builds up to the h
Chaka Khan: Greatest Hits Live
2007-03-06
Grab a front-row seat to this 2007 live concert from incomparable soul music diva Chaka Khan and bea
Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only
2001-01-01
On this unique DVD Tom Jones sings duets with some of the greatest stars of the music world, includi
Globehunters: An Around the World in 80 Days Adventure
2002-12-15
In search of fun and freedom, a trio of animal friends -- a bold monkey with a temper, a timid, besp
Beyond the Lights
2014-11-14
Noni Jean is a hot new rising star. But not all is what it seems, and the pressure causes Noni to ne
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
2024-07-06
A collection of hits from one of pop music’s greatest geniuses - Prince, aka ‘The Artist Formerly Kn
Songs & Visions
1997-08-16
A musical event from Wembley Stadium in London featuring the greatest pop hits from the past 40 year
VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night
2016-12-05
VH1’s beloved Divas franchise made its return after a four-year hiatus with a holiday spin. The Unsi
Prince: Beautiful Strange
1998-08-28
Listen to this intimate conversation between The Artist Formerly Known As Prince and Mel B. as they
Prince: Club Nokia
2009-03-28
The 3rd of three shows performed by Prince the night of March 28th 2009.
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017-12-14
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this h
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
2019-02-07
Filmed over two nights at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Joni 75: A Birthday Celebrat
Revival!
2018-12-07
A unique visual and musical experience based on the Gospel of John. Originally a Passion play, it fr
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell
2000-04-16
Joni attended as various musicians paid tribute to her and her music. Among the performers were Cynd
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
1991-07-13
Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You!
2010-08-02
It's the summer solstice, so Phineas, Ferb, and their friends decide to travel around the world in o
The One and Only Ivan
2020-08-21
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
1999-01-08
One hour television documentary about the life and career of singer Natalie Cole which originally ai
Chaka Khan - Homecoming
2020-07-03
Ten times Grammy award winning artist Chaka Khan returns home to Chicago's Harris Theatre to perform
Tom Jones: In His Prime
2010-10-04
This superb collection of performances by Tom, from a selection of 1970s television broadcasts, find
LOUDER: The Soundtrack of Change
2024-10-16
A celebration of music and rallying cry that takes viewers on a journey across generations, eras, an
Hodgepodge
2025-04-30
Andrew Richter shares odd celebrity encounters from his years of working in hotels.
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024-10-06
An evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable perform
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025-01-23
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the
Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival
1989-07-21
Miles Davis – Montreux Jazz Festival (1989) captures the legendary trumpeter's electric-era performa