The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is thrilled to bring the sultry “Queen of Funk,” R&B Diva, and iconic music legend, Chaka Khan to Pittsburgh’s largest dance party on Saturday, June 14. The timeless singer/songwriter is bringing her full touring band and dancers to Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh and will wow the crowd with her classic signature hit anthems.
Her world renown classic hits include “Tell Me Something Good” (written by Stevie Wonder), “Ain’t Nobody,” “Through The Fire,” “I’m Every Woman” (written by Ashford & Simpson with a then 15-year-old Whitney Houston singing background vocals) and the platinum seller international smash hit “I Feel For You” (written by Prince featuring memorable collaborations by Stevie Wonder on harmonica and the now iconic cult-classic distinctive triple-fast “Cha-ka Khan” rap by Melle Mel).
With an impressive recording career that spans over three decades, Chaka Khan has sold over 200 million records worldwide, scored eight Platinum Albums, 6 Gold records, snatched three #1 US singles on the Billboard charts, sold-out concerts around the world, received 10 Grammy Award wins, four American Music Awards nominations, a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, a Soul Train Legends Award, a Diamond Life Award for Excellence by the International Association of African-American Music (IAAAM), and a 2012 nomination for induction into the Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame.
Yvette Marie Stevens, the petite high school student raised on Chicago’s south side, attending Calumet High School and Kenwood Academy, and changed her name to Chaka Khan when she went to work for the Black Panthers. She first arrived on the music scene in 1973, achieving breakout success as the lead singer for the multiple award-winning funk powerhouse Rufus.
Since then the leather-and-feathers ’80s superstar, who has collaborated with some of the most outstanding music talents in the business such as Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, David Foster, Robert Palmer, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Steve Winwood, Gladys Knight, Phil Collins, Mary J. Blige and rapper 50 Cent, has to this day remained a topselling solo performer and a first-class name drawing sold-out crowds.
Khan also used her fame to launch a charity, “The Chaka Khan Foundation,” which provides help and education to children and young-adults victim of domestic violence, substance abuse, and autism.
Celebrating three decades as a phenomenal entertainer, CHA–KA KHAN still got the funk and is bringing it to Pride in the Street for what is sure to be a packed-house out of this world showstopper dance party!
Pride in the Street will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 5 PM to 1:30 AM. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the gate (if available).
