
A 10-time GRAMMY winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Chaka Khan redefined what’s possible across pop, R&B, jazz, rock, gospel, dance, and beyond. She’s worked across an extraordinary range of genres with countless artists, and her influence continues to shape generations of musicians.
Beyond the stage, the Chaka Khan Foundation champions wellness, emotional resilience, and creative empowerment. It brings meditation, music, and healing practices to women, youth, and communities worldwide. What started locally has become a global movement.
On January 31, 2026 we are honoring this year’s Special Merit Award recipients, including Chaka Khan with a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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