Chaka Khan
Linda Zabors
Chaka Khan, a Grammy Award winning singer and musician is known as the “Queen of Funk,” although she was also known for R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Gospel music. She started her career in the band, Rufus, before launching her highly successful solo career. In 2023 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
She was born Yvette Marie Stevens in Chicago, and took the name Chaka as her spiritual name, and the name Khan as her married name. She was a regular performer on the TV show - Soul Train.
July 28, 2013 is Chaka Khan Day in Chicago.
Alum
Kenwood High School
Calumet High School
St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
Honorary Chaka Khan Way
South Blackstone between East Hyde Park Avenue and East 50th Street
Approved: 2013
Neighborhood: Kenwood
b. March 23, 1953 in Chicago
near
Kenwood Academy High School
5015 S. Blackstone
Souce
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan
https://www.kenwoodacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=186512&type=d&pREC_ID=376144
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan
https://chakakhanmusicwebsite.com/
Honorary Chicago Guidebook, Second Edition, Michigan Avenue and Beyond