Chaka Khan



First NameChaka
Last NameKhan
Full Name at BirthYvette Marie Stevens
Age58
Date of BirthMarch 23, 1953
BirthplaceGreat Lakes, IL
Height5' 1" (155 cm)
BuildLarge
Eye ColorBrown - Light
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Distinctive Featuresbig voice!
big hair!
wild clothes!
Star SignAries
ReligionScientology
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategorySinger
Claim to Famethe Queen of Funk Soul
Music GenreR&B/Soul, R&B
Music StyleFunk, Urban, Club/Dance, Electronic, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm
Music MoodParty/Celebratory, Stylish, Sensual, Carefree, Playful, Romantic
InstrumentVocals
Official Websitechakakhan.com

Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; March 23, 1953) is an American-British singer and composer 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 Rufus and as a solo performer, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".


Lucy Rank
#5,068
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Chaka Khan film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2003
Roof Sex
Pussy - the Cat

2000
Globehunters
Marla

2000
The Artist's Journey

1996
Rosalyn

1984
Miss Gina B

1980
Choir Soloist

Soundtrack Credits

2010
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
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2008
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2007
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2005
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2004
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2004
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2003
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2002
The 3rd Annual Women Rock! Girls and Guitars
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2001
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2001
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2000
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1998
For Your Love
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1997
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1996
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1996
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1995
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1995
High Society
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1995
People: A Musical Celebration
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1993
Sexual Healing
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1992
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1988
The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards
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1987
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1985
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1985
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1984
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1984
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1983
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1982
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