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Nick Grimshaw and Annie Macmanus speak to global music icon Chaka Khan about her life and career.

Born Yvette Marie Stevens in the US city of Chicago in 1953, her big break came at the age of 20 when her band Rufus signed its first record deal. With her powerful vocals and striking stage presence, she quickly caught the public鈥檚 attention.

The band enjoyed commercial and critical success in the years that followed, before Chaka decided to go it alone around a decade later鈥� a decision which transformed her life and career.

Worldwide hits such as I鈥檓 Every Woman and I Feel For You followed, as well as collaborations with legends like Whitney Houston and Prince, multiple Grammy Awards, and an induction into the Rock 鈥榥鈥� Roll Hall of Fame.

As a new musical telling her story begins its run, the 73-year-old has a lot to reflect on.

Thank you to the Sidetracked team for their help in making this programme.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the 91福利社, including episodes with Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro, and artist Tracey Emin. You can listen on the 91福利社 World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on 91福利社 Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

Presenters: Nick Grimshaw and Annie Macmanus
Producers: Ben Cooper, Gr谩inne Morrison and Christine Czerniec
Editor: Damon Rose

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(Image: Chaka Khan. Credit: Getty)