Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan, who is also known as the Queen of Funk, is a famous American musician. In the course of her career that spans more than fifty years Chaka Khan was awarded 10 Grammys. Billboard has ranked her as the 65th-most successful dancer of all time. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, she was introduced to jazz music by her grandmother when she was a child. She began her career by being in different bands. In the later years, she was part of a group called Rufus. When she was twenty the singer released her first album together and the other members of Rufus. The group won their first Grammy prize a year later. She released her self-titled debut album only a few years later than her debut solo album. Through the years, she has recorded a few albums including "Echoes Of An Era," The Woman I am,' and Funk This. Other than her contributions to music, she's earned a reputation for her charitable activities. Chaka Khan Foundation was established in order to aid children from low-income families as well as those who have autism. Khan is also a frequent actress. She played her sister Carrie in the musical "Mama I'm Ready to Sing."