Eric Roberson

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It is amazing that there are artist out there that you don’t get to hear because there not played on the radio stations. I came across this artist Eric Roberson his debut album “The Esoteric Movement” was released in 2001. I can’t believe I have never heard of him before I really like his music. Eric Roberson was born on September 25, 1976 and raised in Rahway, New Jersey. Eric was destine to become some kind of artist; he grew up in a musical family. When Eric was 5 years old he would tag along with his older sister while she took voice lessons. Eric was interested in acting, while in high school he performed in two musicals “Grease” and “The Tap Dance kid.” When Eric was 16 years old, he won a scholarship to Howard University in Washington DC, where he studied theatre. Eric landed a deal with EMI label as a songwriter and collaborated with some of R&B and Soul artist like Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild. The years between 2003 and 2007  Eric has released five neo-soul albums and has had some critically acclaimed artist featured on his albums the likes of Marsha Ambrosius, Raheem DeVaughn, Algebra Blessett, and Lalah Hathaway, Eric got the nickname Erro from his peers. I really like all of Eric’s music it has that funky jazzy soul sound, he tells a story when he sings. My favorite songs are “Still”, “Rain On My Parade”, from his The Esoteric Movement album. “Just A Dream” is another beautiful song. It is a shame that Eric Roberson does not get more air play on traditional radio, maybe I would have heard of this amazing artist along time ago. Eric has a new album due to be released November 1, 2011 called “Mr. Nice Guy“, if it is like any of his other albums I can’t wait to hear it. You can hear Eric Roberson music on .

LM

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2nd Annual FunK Festival Returns to Streetwise Radio

It's back and you can smell it.! The 2nd annual Funk Festival returns to Streetwise Radio.
Parliament Funkadelic, Cameo,ConFunkShun, Gap Band, Bootsey Collins, James Brown,
Slave, Ohio Players, Rick James, Kool and the Gang, The Time, Dazz Band, Brothers Jhonson, Brass Construction, Tower Of Power, Zapp  Isley Brothers.And the list goes on.
It's all going down here on Soul City at 6 pm PacificTime.

JAMIE FOXX

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Born Eric Marlon Bishop on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas Jamie Foxx

was abandoned by his birth parents at the age of seven months. Jamie was

raised by his mother’s adoptive parents, Estelle and Mark Talley. Jamie

was brought up in a strict Baptist Church; he started piano lessons at the

age of five by orders of his grandmother. Jamie was a part-time pianist

and choir leader at Terrell’s New Baptist Church. Jamie was an honor

student at Terrell High School, where he played basketball and football he

played quarterback on the football team. Jamie was the first player in the

school’s history to pass for 1,000 yards.  Jamie received a scholarship to

United States International University, after high school where he studied

Classical music and composition.

 Jamie started out as a stand up comedian, he was dared by a girl friend

it was a good thing he took the dare. Jamie changed his name to Jamie

Foxx after he found out that they let the female comedians perform first.

Jamie chose his surname as a tribute to Redd Foxx. Jamie is truly

multitalented; this was the beginning of his television and film career.

Jamie joined the cast of living color in 1991, as Wanda Wayne the

ugliest, horniest gal in the hood. There was a scene when Wanda was on

the Dating Game, she came out in this Blonde wig blue dress she looked a

mess. Jim Carey was the host. When it was time for the bachelors to meet

her, bachelor number one came around the corner slap her five and said

“what’s up man” bachelor number three came around the corner side stepped

her and started hugging the host and laugh hysterically  because he was

glad he wasn’t picked. The bachelor she did pick Paul Nelson (played by

Tommy Davidson) came around the corner saw Wanda dove into Jim Carey’s

arm swing his hands and feet toward Wanda. Wanda said “why are you

trippin I’m the catch of the day” Tommy Davidson said “somebody needs to

throw your ugly ass back”. I laughed from the start of the scene to the

end and after or every time I thought about it. Every time Jamie was on

as Wanda you always laughed from the beginning to the end. He had his own

sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show from 1996 to 2001 I use to watch this shows

it was funny but not as funny as his character Wanda. He also had a

recurring role on the sitcom Roc.  In 1992 is film debut was Toys and he

was in a dramatic film role in 1999 Any Given Sunday where he played a

football player. Jamie roles got even better he was featured in the film

Collateral alongside Tom Cruise; he received an Academy Award nomination

for Best Supporting Actor. Jamie played the role of Ray Charles which won

him an Academy Award for Best Actor and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a

Leading role. Jamie Foxx is the second male in history to receive two

acting Oscar nominations in the same year for two different movies; Al

Pacino was the first. After this Jamie Foxx was a bankable star in

Hollywood. He played the lead role in the kingdom with Chris Cooper,

Jennifer Garner and Ashraf Barhom. Jamie Foxx star keeps shining on

September 2007 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 Jamie Foxx is not finished yet, this man can sing. Jamie Foxx’s “Slow

Jamz” featured rapper Twista and Kanye West this song went number one on

Billboard Hot 100 single chart. He didn’t stop there he teamed up with

Kanye on his song Gold Digger Jamie sung the hook “I Got a Woman” this

song went straight to number one on Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there

for 10 weeks. Jamie won a BET Award for Best Duet/Collaboration with

Kayne West. Just about everyone loved this song, except for the Gold

Diggers out there I suppose. I like Jamie Foxx Unpredictable album

especially the song he did with Twista “DJ Play A Love Song”. Jamie Foxx

has teamed up with other artists like Mary J Blige, Ludicrous & Field Mob

and Rascal  Flatts. Jamie Foxx has a new album out “Best Night of My

Life”. There are two songs on this album that I like “This Will Be” the

intro and “Living Better Now” because it‘s catchy. 

I like Jamie Foxx, because he can make you laugh and he also can be

serious when he need be. I wish he would put out an album with just him on

it singing, so he can show his talent. I hope we will continue seeing and

hearing a lot more from Jamie Foxx. You can hear songs from his “Best

Night of My Life” on Streetwise Radio.

LM

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Funk At The San Jose Jazz Festival

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Funk At The San Jose Jazz Festival

The San Jose Jazz Festival kicked off Friday with one of the funkiest band of the 70s & 80s, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. The weather was just right not to hot or cold, it was perfect setting for a night of Funk.

P-Funk came out smashing just like the old days, getting the crowd hyped, there were people of all ages dancing to “Up for the Down Stroke”, “(Not

Just) Knee Deep”, “One Nation Under a Groove”, “P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)”. There was something missing it was the Diaperman Mr. Garry “Starchild” Shider passed away June 16, 2010 from complication of brain and lung cancer. His vocals and guitar playing were especially missed on “One Nation Under a Groove”. When they announced give it up for George Clinton the crowd went wild, P-Funk went into “Flash Light” everybody was dancing and singing. It sure was a sight to see.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic brought back so many memories  one in particular was my senior year 1978, my friend went home to New York.

When she came back she brought back music we had never heard of “Flash Light” by Parliament Funkadelic. At school “Flash Light” was played over the loud speaker during break and lunch  They were playing “Flash Light”

on the East Coast way before we heard it on the West Coast. The East Coast was always ahead of California in music and style back then.

I know that it was supposed to be San Jose Jazz Festival, but hearing P-Funk with there funky, rock and jazzy instrumentals. I guess you can say all this music started with jazz, without jazz we wouldn’t have George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clinton_(musician)

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http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2010/06/garry_shider_of_p-funk_fame_di.html

LM

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The fabulous USHER, one of a kind!

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If album sales and music awards measure success, then recording artist and actor "Usher" may be the most successful performer I've ever blogged about.

 

Born 31 years ago in Dallas, Texas, 'Usher Raymond IV' rose to fame in the late 1990's after releasing "My Way" and "8701"....two of his six multi-platinum albums, each filled with smash hit singles that helped sell over 40-million copies world-wide!

 

Over the past 15 years Usher, also known as "The King of R&B", has won 5 Grammy's, 4 Music World, 4 American Music, 8 Soul Train, and 19 Billboard Music Awards. 

 

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has ranked Usher as one of the best selling artists in American music history, and Billboard Magazine rates him number one of the "Top 100" artists of the 2000 decade. 

 

Things did not start off on a high note, as the story often goes. His father left home when Usher was only a year-old, forcing his mother to move the family to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she eventually directed her 9-year old son to join the church choir.  It was there that Usher's grandmother first discovered his singing talent!

 

Following another move to Atlanta, Georgia, 11-year old Usher joined a local R&B quintet called "NuBeginnings, with whom he eventually recorded 10 songs.  Two years later, Usher competed on the TV show "Star Search",  where he was spotted and signed by 'LaFace Records' co-founder 'L.A. Reid'.

 

With his mother managing, and 'Sean "P Diddy" Combs' producing, Usher released his title album in 1994.  Then after graduating from high school, Usher appeared in a duet called "Let's Straighten Out" with recording star 'Monica', and was also featured in the hit song "I Swear I'm In Love" off the 1996 "Kazaam" movie soundtrack.

 

From there he was on his way to the top of all charts, with  6-time platinum album "My Way", followed by "8701", "Confessions", "Here I Stand", and most recently "Raymond vs Raymond" released this past March.

 

Along the way Usher has mixed it up musically with the likes of  'Mary J. Blige', 'Janet Jackson', 'Lil'Kim', 'Jagged Edge', 'Shanice', 'Twista', 'Manuel Seal', and 'Alicia Keyes'.  He also sang with 'Stevie Wonder' and 'Shakira' at 'President Obama's' inaugural celebration, and performed "Gone too Soon" at 'Michael Jackson's'  Memorial Service.

 

Usher's somehow found time to act as well, starting with a recurring role in the hit TV series "Moesha", which was followed by a film roll in 1998's "The Faculty". 

 

 After a soap opera debut on "The Bold and The Beautiful", he completed two more films..."She's All That", and his first starring roll in "Light It Up".  Usher also acted in 'Disney's' TV movie "Geppetto", and the 2001 film "Texas Rangers".

 

Just last month, Usher's latest album "Raymond vs Raymond" debuted at number one on the "Billboard 200" chart, making him the first artist since 'Eminem' to have three consecutive albums open on top of that chart!

 

Usher's also ventured into business with his own record label "US Records", is part owner of the NBA's "Cleveland Cavaliers" pro basketball franchise....has helped start and maintain the promising career of young singer 'Justin Bieber', and also owns several restaurants!

 

Moreover, he's chosen to be a part of the hit TV show "American Idol" as a contestant mentor, and also appeared this past week on the ITV1 show "Britain's Got Talent".  So, when does he find time to breathe, let alone... lead a personal life?

 

As to family matters, Usher has two very young children, a boy and a girl with wife Tameka Foster, althouigh, the couple has struggled recently....and divorce papers are said to have been filed.

 

Having much to give back, Usher's non-profit charity is called "New Look", with the aim of providing young people with a new look on life through education, and real world experience. 

 

How fitting!  Young or old, we should all take a new look at USHER'S  'real world experiences' which represent a path to success, and the "ushering' in to the world of wonderful music!

  

 

Thanks, and check out Usher on Streetwise Radio!

 

Sincerely,  PeteCam4 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kay.Tunes

Sometimes stars are made, and sometimes stars are born. Rising R&B star Kaneik Tune’s last name is no coincidence; she was born to sing.
“My last name didn’t happen by chance. This is my destiny,” says the soulful performer who is better known by her stage name Kay.Tunes.
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Kay.Tunes began singing at an early age. The first song she learned to sing was, “This Little Light of Mine” in daycare when she was three. She came home later that day and belted it out for her mother.
At the age of six, Kay.Tunes won her first talent show singing, "This House" by Tracey Spencer. The win further ignited her passion for performing as she continued to compete and win local talent shows throughout Virginia. At 13 years old, she won a chance to compete at the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, where she blew the audience away.
As a teenager Kay.Tunes realized that she wanted to pursue a career in music full-time. However, after high school she was encouraged to go to college and get a degree so she would “have something to fall back on.” Kay.Tunes attended Old Dominion College but her heart was not in it, so she left school to pursue a career in music.
While holding up to three different part-time jobs at a time, Kay.Tunes honed her skills as a songwriter by developing songs for other artists as she continued create a buzz for herself a singer and performer in the Virginia music scene.
Upon chance meeting at a friend’s recording studio, Tunes met producer/songwriter Demario "Rio" Bridges who had been hearing about the talented singer for some time. Rio, the founder of SavantSoundz. LLC, a production company based in Virginia, had worked with various artists including. Grammy nominated entertainers such as Raphael Saadiq, Ashanti, P.Diddy, and Christina Aguilera among others. As a producer and music visionary, Rio immediately saw the talent that Tunes possessed and wanted to work with her. Together, the duo looks to collaborate and bring substance back to music.
In addition to collaborating with Rio, for her upcoming project Kay.Tunes has enlisted music heavyweights to produce her album including: producers Lee Major Kid (Jay Z, Young Jeezy, Flo-Rida, Wyclef, Mary J Blidge, Nas); Theo Edmonds (Young Berg, Noreaga); Sound H Productions (Skillz); and Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum selling producer Gerard Thomas (Destiny’s Child, Missy Elliott, Ashanti, Mel B from the Spice Girls).
When speaking on her upcoming project, Kay.Tunes states, “This music movement is so needed and people will be able to relate. Our music is so relatable, it’s refreshing.”
Moreover, Kay.Tunes is refreshing. She is a breath of fresh air to the industry. She is a gifted artist, who loves the craft of making music. Her passion shows through in her music and is the reason why she is destined to make an impact on R&B music.
She was born to make music; her last name is not a coincidence.

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Melanie Fiona

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As the world focuses on the 21st Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, its a good time to pay homage to one of that country's aspiring R&B singer-songwriters.  Melanie Fiona was born Melanie Hallim 26-years ago in Toronto, Canada to immigrant parents from Guyana.

Living in a music filled household, Fiona always knew music was her passion, from the time her guitarist father let her sit on stage and practice with his band.  Her mother would also constantly play music around the house, everything from 'The Ronettes' to 'Whitney Houston.  It was Houston's hit single "The Greatest Love of All' that became Fiona's childhood anthem, inspiring her to become a singer.

Active in the industry since 2002, Fiona was briefly in the Toronto R&B girl group 'X-Quisite', but left before their first album....although she did earn songwriting credits.  In the fall of 2008, 'Kanye West' hand picked her to open his European tour, where she befriended 'Jay-Z', who's 'Roc Nation' group now manages Fiona.

She was also featured on 'Reggae Gold 2008' with the 'Supa Dups'-produced "Somebody Come Get Me".  In February 2009 Fiona released her first single "Give it to Me Right", which was writtin by Andrea Martin....who praised Fiona as "finally a voice that is not only soulful, but ear-friendly".  The song peaked at #20 on "Billboard's Canadian Hot-100".

Her debut album 'The Bridge' was released last summer, where Fiona worked alongside 'Future Cut', 'Vada Nobles', 'Stereotypes', 'J. Phoenix', 'Peter Wade' and 'Salaam Remi'.  It was the album's second single "It Kills Me" that became Fiona's breakout song cracking the Top 50 and hitting #1 on the 'Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs' chart. 

It also earned Fiona a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, while 'The Bridge' received a 'NAACP Image Award' nomination for Outstanding New Artist.

When first learning of the Grammy nomination Fiona commented, "It's like the best news I've ever received, oh my gosh....I instantly had flashbacks of singing as a little girl into my hairbrush in front of the bathroom mirror".  "Could I have ever imagined that singing around the house or just loving to sing would someday put me into this position now?  It's just unbelievable", she exclaimed.

What is believable is that Fiona's best times are still ahead of her, with a distinctive voice, great range, and keen adeptness at expressing vulnerability, strength, and....the right look! Currently, Fiona is set to go on tour with Alicia Keyes

Thanks, and keep listening to Streetwise Radio,

PeteCam4

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BARRY WHITE

BARRY WHITE

Barrence Eugene Carter known as Barry White was born in Galveston, Texas September 12, 1944, Barry grew up in South Central Los Angeles. Barry went to jail for four months, for stealing $30,000 worth of Cadillac tires.

After Barry was released from jail he left the gang and started his music career. He had marginal success as a songwriter. Bobby Fuller rock singer recorded his songs and The Banana Splits TV bubblegum act. In 1963 he also did the arranging of “Harlem Shuffle” for Bob & Earl. Barry was producing a girl group he discovered in 1972, called Love Unlimited, that’s when he got his big break. His best friend and music industry businessman Larry Nunes financed his career. “Walking in the Rain (With The One I Love)”

Barry wrote and produced. Barry married the lead singer of Love Unlimited, Glodean James July 4, 1974. Barry had hits in the 70s which includes “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby” in1973, “ “Never, Never Gonna Give You Up” in 1973, I Belong To You” in 1974, “Love Theme” in 1974, “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” in1974, “What Am I Gonna Do with You”

in 1975, “Let the Music Play” in 1976, “Is Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me” in 1977,  “Your Sweetness is My Weakness” in 1978. I grew up listening to Barry and dancing to his music at the school dances and house parties. Barry’s Female fan considered handsome and deeply romantic. He was refer to as the “Maestro”, The Man with the Velvet Voice”, The Sultan of Smooth Soul” and the press called him the “Walrus of Love”. Barry career slowed down by the end of the disco era, but he had his followers.

In the 1994 his comeback album The Icon Is Love with the hit “Practice What You Preach”, was a hit Barry was back. Barry recorded with Tina Turner “In Your Wildest Dreams” in 1996.  Barry’s album Staying Power won two Grammy awards in 1999.  Barry’s music was often featured on the Ally McBeal show, he also appeared on the show twice. Barry was also a voice actor he was the voice of the Bear in the 1975 film Coonskin, he was featured on two episodes of The Simpson’s “Whacking Day” and “Krusty Gets Kancelled”. Barry suffered from high blood pressure, which resulted in kidney failure in 2002. Barry suffer a stroke in May 2003, that is when he retired from public life. Barry passed away on July 4, 2003, from kidney failure on the day which would have been his and Glodean‘s 29th anniversary. Barry White made the ladies scream his name and the men a little jealous I‘m sure. I am truly glad I got to grow up listen to the Maestro’s of love songs

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LM

TEDDY PENDERGRASS

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TEDDY PENDERGRASS

Theodore ”Teddy” DeResse Pendergrass better known as Teddy P, TP, or Teddy Bear, was born March 26, 1950. My first encounter with Teddy Pendergrass music was in 1977, “I Don’t Love You Anymore” was playing on the radio, I went to the record store and bought that single and “The Whole Town’s Laughing At Me”. Teddy Pendergrass began his music career as a drummer for The Cadillac’s. Teddy Pendergrass was invited to become lead singer by Harold Melvin. In 1972 The Blue Notes had hits such as “I Miss You”, “Bad Luck,” “Wake Up Everybody” a two million seller “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”  and many more. There was a personal conflict between Harold and Teddy, so Teddy went solo. Teddy released four hit singles “The More I Get The More I Want,” “Close the Door,” “I Don’t Love You Anymore,” “Turn Off the Lights” and many others. Teddy’s first solo album was self titled Teddy Pendergrass in 1977, followed by Life is a Song Worth Singing in 1978, Live Coast to Coast and Teddy in 1979, TP in 1980, and the final It’s Time for Love in 1981. Teddy sang a duet with Whitney Houston on her self titled debut album the song “Hold Me”. Teddy was in a real bad car accident in March 1982, which left him paralyzed from the waist down, leaving him with partial use of his arms. Teddy appeared  in 1985 at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, performing “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” in a wheelchair. This was Teddy’s first performance since his accident. Teddy toured with Stephanie Mills in the gospel musical production of Your Arms Too Short to Box with God in 1996. Teddy’s autobiography entitled Truly Blessed was released in1998. Teddy Pendergrass retired from the music industry in 2006. Teddy briefly returned to performing for Teddy25: A Celebration of Life, Hope & Possibilities  a 25th anniversary awards ceremony that marked his accident date and to raise money for his charity The Teddy Pendergrass Alliance.
Teddy went I the hospital and is recovering from rare illness related to his paralyses in August 2009. Teddy Pendergrass (Teddy Bear) is a love song writer that will be one of my all time favorites. My prayers go out to the Teddy Bear.


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Chaka Kahn Queen of Funk and Soul

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I first saw Chaka Kahn in the Spring of 1974,  live and on stage at the old Circle Star Theater in San Carlos California.  My school friends and I went there to see 'Tower of Power', but it was this dynamic lead singer and her Funk Band Rufus...that stole the show!

She exploded on stage in tight fitting, pearl-white hot pants that accented her compact, curvaceous body...and free-flowing, thickly-curled burgundy-brown hair.  But, it was her huge, bright smile that lit up the arena, and powerfully clear voice that sent shivers down every spine in the house...especially mine!! 

Through her opening numbers 'Tell me something good' and "Once you get started', I sensed super stardom in Chaka's future...and while the old Circle Star stage has long since been torn down, Chaka Khan's star still shines in the music world.

Born Yvette Marie Stevens 56 years ago, she was raised in South Chicago and formed her first band "The Crystalettes" at age 11. In high school she toured with the Motown Great Mary Wells as part of an Afro arts theatre group. Then, while volunteering at a Black Panthers free childrens breakfast program in Chicago, a Yoruban Priest gave her a new name...Chaka Adunne Aduffe Yemaja Hadari Karifi...re-uniting her with her African tribal roots.

Soon after quitting high school in 1969, she met musicians Kevin Murphy and Andre Fischer to form 'Rufus', a 70's Funk Soul band that would rival other top-chart groups such as 'The Commodores', 'Ohio Players', and 'Earth Wind and Fire'. During this time Chaka dated and married Bass player Hassan Khan.

In 1974 Stevie Wonder helped promote and sell Rufus's first big hit 'Tell me something Good', and a second hit 'You got the Love'...featuring then unknown guitarist Ray Parker Junior. Hits like 'Sweet Thing', Once you get Started', and 'Everlasting Love' helped earn Chaka and the group 8 platinum albums and 2 Grammy awards. Her versatile style and ability to collaborate with other superstars,  set her apart from other singers....and the opportunities led to her breaking off on her own.

In 1978 a new solo career launched Chaka Khan on a 30-year  run of mega-hit songs including 'I'm Every Woman'(also in duet with Whitney Houston), 'I feel for you', 'Ain't Nobody', and 'Through the Fire'. During this period Chaka also collaborated on musical projects with the likes of  Michael Jackson, Prince, James Brown, Ashford and Simpson, Luther Vandross, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Rick Wakeman, Steve Winwood, and Ray Charles.

She performed movie sound tracks for "Waiting to Exhale", and  "Too Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar. She even helped the group 'Chicago" with a ballad and album cover, and performed the theme song for the hit kids TV show 'The Reading Room'. In the year 2000 Chaka also sang at both Republican and Democratic Conventions. 

Among Her many awards include 10 Grammy and 12 Grammy nominations, 2 BET awards including a lifetime Achievement Award, The Lena Horn Lady of Soul Career Achievement Award in 1998, and 4 American Music Award nominations.

In 1982 Chaka was even nominated best Female Jazz Vocalist while performing with Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, and Lennie White, on an experiment called "Echoes of an Era."  She then topped that off by nabbing an Honorary Doctorate from The Berklee College of Music.   

 Since 2006 Chaka has been living in London, during which time she's continued to write songs,  tour, and even act...traveling back to the U.S. to play the part of Sofia in the play 'The Color Purple'. In early 2009 She announced she' would finish the year off performing with 'Lulu' and 'Anastacia' on a world tour called "Here Come the Girls".

Life doesn't seem to slow down much for Chaka Khan. Her song 'I'm EVERY Woman' fits her perfectly...as well has the title given by her peers..."The QUEEN of Funk and Soul".

PeteCam 4 

"Best Wishes"--PTCJr