Famous Female Jazz Musicians

Birthdate: March 23, 1953

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois

Ten-time Grammy-winning funk/R&B/disco artist Chaka Khan, or the Queen of Funk, soared to fame as the frontwoman of the band Rufus. Known for her hit track I Feel for You, Khan has sold 70 million records and has ranked 17th on VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll list.