Chaka Khan

USA, 1972–now

American singer (b. 1953, Yvette Stevens). Fronting Rufus and then solo, she sang funk with a gospel-sized voice and a rock singer's attack - 'Tell Me Something Good', 'Sweet Thing', 'I'm Every Woman'.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Chaka Khan and 1 artist Chaka Khan influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Chaka Khan?

• Minnie Riperton — Riperton's singing is audible in Chaka Khan, one of the Chicago singers who came up directly behind her.

Which artists did Chaka Khan influence?

• Erykah Badu — The force Badu can put behind that phrasing is Chaka Khan's.