March 30th 2024.
Chaka Khan, the Queen of Funk, recently celebrated her 71st birthday and her 50th anniversary in the music industry. Her career has been nothing short of iconic, collaborating with legends such as Prince and Stevie Wonder. To honor this milestone, Chaka will be performing at two summer festivals in the UK, which she is very excited about.
In a recent interview, Chaka shared her anticipation for returning to her home country and talked about her experiences working with musical greats. She mentioned that the UK crowds go crazy for her hit songs "Ain't Nobody" and "Like Sugar," which is still doing well on the charts. Despite some of her songs being 40-50 years old, Chaka is amazed at how they are still fundamental to the music scene.
Chaka also reminisced about her long working relationship with Prince, whom she considered a dear friend and a musical genius. She shared how they were able to create a whole album in just two weeks because they had such a great time working together. And although she was sad when their time together ended, she was grateful for the amazing music they were able to create.
Stevie Wonder, another musical legend, wrote Chaka's breakout song "Tell Me Something Good." Chaka revealed that she still sees Stevie on their birthdays if they are not working, but she doesn't make a big deal out of birthdays anymore. She also talked about her current project, going back to pop music with Australian singer/songwriter Sia, whom she considers a goddaughter.
Chaka will be performing at two festivals in the UK this summer, Love Supreme and Nocturne Live. When asked why she chose these festivals in particular, she joked that it was because they could afford her, but also because she considers England her second home. She even admitted that she misses the rain and foggy days.
The festivals have an impressive lineup, including Kool & The Gang, Joss Stone, Sister Sledge, Sheryl Crow, Mel C, and more. Chaka revealed that she knows Mel C a bit, but forming strong friendships in the music industry is not easy due to their busy schedules. She also talked about her brief experience on The Masked Singer, where she was in a massive costume and vowed never to do a reality show again.
On a more personal note, Chaka shared that she recently moved to a farm in Georgia, where she plans to grow her own food and have some animals. She also has a big wardrobe, which she is trying to downsize, and a collection of big earrings, which she loves to wear with her signature big hair.
Last year, Chaka was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which she described as an amazing experience. She was surprised by the amount of love and support she received, and although it can be a hassle at times, she is grateful for it all. And while she may not have had much time to be a traditional grandmother, she loves spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, often engaging in fun and creative activities with them.
To top it all off, Chaka will be performing at select dates in the UK this summer, bringing her timeless music to fans once again. And while she may have retired from touring, she is still making music and inspiring fans all over the world.
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