Chaka Khan

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Biography

A legendary R&B diva for over four decades, Chaka Khan first gained fame as the sultry lead singer for the group Rufus, which scored major hits in the early 1970s with such funk and soul tracks as "Tell Me Something Good" and "Ain't Nobody. " Khan's earthy, sensual presence and force-of-nature vocals soon became more popular than the band itself, which led to tensions within the group and the inevitable smash solo debut, featuring the hit …
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Job Title

Actor, Music, Other

Awards

2007

Grammy Award for Best R&B Album

2007

Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

1992

Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female

1990

Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

1984

Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female

1983

Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female

1983

Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices

1974

Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus