Say the name “Chaka” and most folks in the know instantly think of a woman who has made an indelible and lasting impression on the music scene for the past three decades. First, as
the lead singer of the massively successful R&B, funk and pop band Rufus, then as a
solo artist in her own right who has influenced an entire generation of female vocalists (think
Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Ledisi, Maysa among others).

Like Aretha, like Joni, like Tina, a first name will do. For there‟s only one ...