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Chaka Khan, born Yvette Marie Stevens, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, widely recognized for her influential role in the music industry over several decades. With a career spanning from the 1970s to the present, Khan has achieved ten Grammy Awards, including two as a member of the funk band Rufus. She is known for her powerful voice and wide vocal range, which have made her one of the premier vocalists in soul, R&B, funk, and beyond. Her signature hit songs include “I’m Every Woman,” “Ain’t Nobody,” and “Through the Fire.”

Khan’s career highlights include her significant contributions to both the recording industry and live performances. As a solo artist and with Rufus, she has released numerous albums and singles that have topped various music charts. Her debut album with Rufus, “Rufus” (1973), was critically acclaimed, and her first solo album, “Chaka” (1978), included the hit single “I’m Every Woman.”

Throughout her career, Chaka Khan has collaborated with a wide array of artists across different genres. Notable collaborations include working with Stevie Wonder on the song “Tell Me Something Good,” a hit for Rufus that won a Grammy Award; her partnership with Ray Charles on “I’ll Be Good to You”; her duet with Prince on “I Feel for You,” which became a massive commercial success; her collaboration with Michael McDonald on “You Belong to Me”; her work with Quincy Jones on “Stuff Like That”; and her contributions to the soundtrack of the film “Clockers” with Bruce Hornsby.