Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan is an American artist and singer. She is also referred to by her popular nickname, the Queen of Funk. In her career, which has stretched over five decades, she has been awarded a total of 10 Grammys. In addition, she was named as the 65th highest-performing ever dance artist according to Billboard magazine. The grandmother who introduced her to jazz as a child. In her early years, she played in various bands. The group she later joined was Rufus. Her debut album was released as a member of the band at age of twenty. A year later, they were awarded their first Grammy. Few years later, she issued her first album an artist on her own. Over the years she came out with a variety of albums like "Echoes from an Era," The Woman I am,' and Funk This. The singer is also well-known for the work she does for charity. Chaka Khan Foundation was established to support children living in poverty families as well as those who have autism. Khan has also worked as occasionally an actress. She was the sister of Carrie, on stage in "Mama I'm Wanting to Sing."