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Best known for Soul/Funk tracks like Tell Me Something Good and Sweet Thing as lead singer of the band Rufus. She later had solo success in the 80s, like with her 1984 cover of Prince's I Feel for You R&B singer Chaka Khan enjoyed solo success as well as popularity as a member of the group Rufus. Born Yvette Marie Stevens in Great Lakes, IL, on March 23, 1953, she was raised on Chicago's South Side and at the age of 11 formed her first group - The Crystalettes. |
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Latest News in english
about Chaka Khan
Shaped by legends, jazz great Najee hopes to share insight with a new generation Date: 06 Nov 2009
New York Daily News -
Before he got to work with Chaka Khan, Prince, Billy Cobham and Stanley Clarke, jazz musician Jerome Najee Rasheed cut his performing chops in city schools and clubs.
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Beyonce, Keri Hilson lead Soul Train Awards Date: 05 Nov 2009
LiveDaily -
After taking a two-year hiatus, the Soul Train Awards [ tickets ] returned to the ceremony circuit Tuesday (11/3), doling out the most trophies to Beyonce [ tickets ] and honoring Chaka Khan [ tickets ] and Charlie Wilson [ tickets ] in the process. Beyonce won three of the four categories in which she was nominated, including Best R&B/Soul Artist Female, Song of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put ...
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ShortList Date: 12 Oct 2009
Press of Atlantic City -
The Soul Train Awards, which recognize those who helped shape R&B music, plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, singers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.
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Soul Train Awards to return after 2-year break, will honor L.A. Reid, Babyface, Chaka Khan Date: 08 Oct 2009
The 33 News Dallas Fort Worth -
ATLANTA (AP) — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music.
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Music, dance and fireworks launch Champions League Date: 08 Oct 2009
Calcutta News -
Dazzling lazer show, breathtaking fireworks, martial arts by Shaolin monks, Japanese drummers and pop star Shaggy, Jamelia and Chaka Khan belting out their popular numbers Thursday launched the Champions League T20 at the nearly full Chinnaswamy stadium here.
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Soul Train Awards to return after 2-year break, will honor L.A. Reid, Babyface, Chaka Khan Date: 08 Oct 2009
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -
ATLANTA - The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, singers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.
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Whitney Houston turned down Chaka Khan's help Date: 07 Oct 2009
New Kerala -
October 7, 2009: CHAKA KHAN's friendship with WHITNEY HOUSTON fell apart after the younger soul star refused her pal's help in beating a drug addiction.
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Chaka Khan's regrets over drug use Date: 07 Oct 2009
New Kerala -
October 7, 2009: CHAKA KHAN regrets spending years addicted to drugs - because she was too stoned to experience New York's music scene in the 1980s.
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