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Chaka Khan, born on March 23, 1953, at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois, is an American funk and soul singer. Raised on Chicago's South Side, she formed her first group, the Crystalettes, at the age of 11. While still in high school, she joined a group that toured with the renowned Mary Wells. A few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After leaving high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe but soon moved on to another dance band, the Babysitters. Her fortunes changed when she teamed up with ex-members to form Rufus. Debuting in 1973 with a self-titled album on the label, Rufus became one of the leading funk groups of the decade, highlighted by Khan's dynamic vocals. The group earned several gold and platinum albums before she embarked on a solo career in 1978. Khan's solo debut featured the hit "I’m Every Woman," written specifically for her by the songwriting team of Ashford and Simpson. Throughout her career, she has recorded nine albums and received five Grammy Awards. Her notable solo hits include "What Cha Gonna Do For Me?", "Clouds," "Papillion," "I Feel For You," and "Through The Fire." She is the sister of artists known as the "Queen of Funk" and has a daughter.

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