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Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

jazz, pop music, rhythm and blues, soul

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "With a commanding presence, her music pulses through rhythmic grooves and layered harmonies, inviting movement while maintaining a soulful intensity."
Chaka Khan’s presence in music reshaped the landscape of pop and R&B, infusing it with a fierce sense of individuality and emotional depth. She broke through barriers with a voice that transcended genres, influencing generations with her ability to convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously.
Chaka Khan’s presence in music reshaped the landscape of pop and R&B, infusing it with a fierce sense of individuality and emotional depth. She broke through barriers with a voice that transcended genres, influencing generations with her ability to convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously. Her artistry has become a touchstone for countless singers seeking to express their truth and connect deeply with audiences. Khan's approach often merges powerful vocal prowess with intricate arrangements that draw from jazz sensibilities while maintaining a robust pop accessibility. This blend allows her to traverse various musical terrains, creating experiences that feel both intimate and expansive. She embraces improvisation and spontaneity, encouraging audiences to participate in the emotional journey of each performance. Lyrically, Khan often explores themes of love, resilience, and self-empowerment, weaving personal narratives that resonate widely. Her storytelling tends to balance sincerity with an underlying irony, allowing listeners to experience both the joy and complexity of human emotions. This duality creates a rich tapestry of sound and sentiment in her work.

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Discography

29 releases • 20 studio • 1974–2019
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Singles ()

Disrespectful

Disrespectful

2007

Through the Fire

Through the Fire

1985

This Is My Night

This Is My Night

1984

Ain't Nobody

Ain't Nobody

1983

What Cha' Gonna Do for Me

What Cha' Gonna Do for Me

1981

Any Ol' Sunday

Any Ol' Sunday

1981

I'm Every Woman

I'm Every Woman

1978

Sweet Thing

Sweet Thing

1975

You Got the Love

You Got the Love

1974

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