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Chaka

British

/ ˈʃaka /

noun

a variant spelling of Shaka

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Other musicians who will receive the award this year include Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, the American singer known as the Queen of Funk, and Paul Simon.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Chaka Khan, 72, added, “It’s not lost on me. This may be the last tour for a couple of people, at least one person I think. I think this is a one-off situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

I knew Clare from the Rufus and Chaka Khan records and the Prince records, and I’d always wanted to use him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Jones discovered guitarist George Johnson and bassist Louis Johnson when he heard them playing on a demo by Chaka Khan's sister, Taka Boom.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

Parental affection is very strong, and throughout Negro Africa the mother is the most influential councilor, even in cases of tyrants like Chaka or Mutesa.

From The Negro by Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt)

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