Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan is an American singer from Chicago who began her career in the early 1970s as the frontwoman of the funk band Rufus before launching a solo career spanning R&B, funk and soul. Her music blends funk, soul, R&B and jazz influences, evolving from 1970s funk roots through pop and contemporary R&B and featuring improvisational phrasing and a wide vocal range that has had a notable influence on American popular music.