The legendary Chaka Khan aka the Queen of Funk Soul graced the Tiny Desk room to give a show for Black Music Month. NPR wanted to showcase nine Black women artists and Khan is one of them. Khan performs seven of her classics with her band and trio of backupContinue Reading
Missy Elliott, DJ Kool Herc, The Spinners, Chaka Khan, George Michael, and Don Cornelius were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Elliott is the first female rapper to have the honor. Queen Latifah introduced Elliott before she performed a medley of her hits onstage at the BarclaysContinue Reading
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2020 nominees. The Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan and Kraftwerk are among those who may join the 2020 class. Fans can vote via Google every day until January 10, 2020, and can choose up to five nominees.Continue Reading
1973: Rufus First female leader of a funk band. Rufus proudly explores the dimensions of rock and soul via Ike and Tina Turner in their sound. 1974: Rags To Rufus Stevie Wonder writes their first hit “Tell Me Something Good†and the song wins a Grammy. 1974: Rufusized Records partyContinue Reading