Chaka Khan News

Kathy Griffin, Jennifer Hudson and Cyndi Lauper are among the performers who grace the stage at the VH1 Diva's Live Concert tomorrow, September 17 at 9:00 pm on VH1.

Last Sunday, stars including Elaine Page, Chaka Khan, Lulu, Jodie Prenger, Kylie Minogue, Tim Rice and Jason Donovan came out to play in tribute to the iconic 1970s musical group, ABBA, in London's Hyde Park. This 'Thank You For The Music Event' is now available for viewing via the BBC radio online.

Famed musical showman, producer and songwriter David Foster and some of his talented friends will be embarking on a l0-city tour of 'David Foster and Friends' starting in Chicago on October 21st, including stops in New York, Boston, LA, Vancouver, Miami and other markets, it was confirmed today by Warner Bros. Records.

Radio 2 today announces the first wave of glittering artists who will perform at the ?Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music of Abba' concert in London's Hyde Park on Sunday 13 September 2009.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello will co-headline Lincoln Center Out of Doors' concert in Damrosch Park on August 7, sharing a bill with Raul Midón. She replaces Rokia Traoré (previously announced) whose scheduled U.S. tour has been postponed. Ndegeocello blends jazz, funk, rock, rap and soul as she continues to develop the 'neo-soul' genre she is credited with sparking.

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Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present the newly-formed band, LIMBSAKIMBO in 'What's Going On,' at Birdland on Monday, August 3 at 7pm. The concert will be part of the award-winning series Broadway at Birdland.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present the newly-formed band, LIMBSAKIMBO in 'What's Going On,' at Birdland on Monday, August 3 at 7pm. The concert will be part of the award-winning series Broadway at Birdland.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello will co-headline Lincoln Center Out of Doors' concert in Damrosch Park on August 7, sharing a bill with Raul Midón. She replaces Rokia Traoré (previously announced) whose scheduled U.S. tour has been postponed. Ndegeocello blends jazz, funk, rock, rap and soul as she continues to develop the 'neo-soul' genre she is credited with sparking.

Etta James, who was scheduled to appear on the KCRW World Festival series at the Hollywood Bowl on June 28, 2009, has been forced to cancel due to illness. James is replaced by legendary music icon Chaka Khan. Janelle Monáe opens the show and Adele with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Strings headlines.

Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic - Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 p.m. - with the Philharmonic conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker

Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic for a one-night-only performance Saturday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m., conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker. Ms. Cook plans to bring to the Avery Fisher Hall stage songs she has never before performed with the New York Philharmonic, such as Stephen Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, selections from Meredith Wilson?s The Music Man, and Sondheim?s ?No One Is Alone? from Into the Woods.

Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic for two evenings - Saturday, May 30, and Tuesday, June 2, 2009, both at 8:00 p.m. - with the Philharmonic conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker. Ms. Cook's appearances follow the success of her three sold-out 80th-birthday concerts with the Philharmonic in the 2007-08 season.

After three sold out standing room only engagements at Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles, Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel proudly present Broadway star and Los Angeles native Eden Espinosa (Broadway: Wicked, Brooklyn, Rent) in her hit solo debut entitled Eden Espinosa - Me.

Upright Cabaret has named veteran Broadway star, director and recording artist Billy Porter as Artistic Director overseeing work with affiliated artists on shaping their performances, liaise with musical directors on song selection and interpretation and provide added structure to existing shows. Porter will also work with Upright on cultivating new shows which further expand the cabaret art form, using Upright?s home base of Mark?s Restaurant in West Hollywood as a workshop for the development of new work.

Love is in the air this Valentine's Weekend, thanks to legendary vocalist Al Jarreau and R&B legends Ashford and Simpson! Listen as Jarreau performs some of his most cherished romantic melodies, including 'Ain't No Sunshine', 'We're In This Love Together' and tracks from his 2008 release 'Love Songs'. Enjoy the timeless love-spun hits of Ashford and Simpson, including 'Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing' and 'Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand'. Your sweetheart will swoon at this one-night-only event. Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. In March 2001 Al Jarreau received his own Star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame', commemorating his status as one of the best singers of his generation. More recently, Jarreau received two Grammy? wins in 2007: Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, for 'God Bless The Child' feat. Jill Scott, and Best Pop Instrumental for 'Mornin'. He is the only vocalist in history to receive Grammy Awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B). During the summer of 2008, Jarreau helped the Playboy Jazz Festival celebrate its 30-year anniversary, headlining the festival's opening night on June 14 in Los Angeles. His next big performance is just for you, right here in New York City at the NOKIA Theatre Time Square. Let Al help you to show the one you love a Valentine's night he/she will never forget.

After three sold out standing room only engagements at Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles, Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel proudly present Broadway star and Los Angeles native Eden Espinosa (Broadway: Wicked, Brooklyn, Rent) in her hit solo debut entitled Eden Espinosa - Me.

Love is in the air this Valentine's Weekend, thanks to legendary vocalist Al Jarreau and R&B legends Ashford and Simpson! Listen as Jarreau performs some of his most cherished romantic melodies, including 'Ain't No Sunshine', 'We're In This Love Together' and tracks from his 2008 release 'Love Songs'. Enjoy the timeless love-spun hits of Ashford and Simpson, including 'Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing' and 'Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand'. Your sweetheart will swoon at this one-night-only event. Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. In March 2001 Al Jarreau received his own Star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame', commemorating his status as one of the best singers of his generation. More recently, Jarreau received two Grammy? wins in 2007: Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, for 'God Bless The Child' feat. Jill Scott, and Best Pop Instrumental for 'Mornin'. He is the only vocalist in history to receive Grammy Awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B). During the summer of 2008, Jarreau helped the Playboy Jazz Festival celebrate its 30-year anniversary, headlining the festival's opening night on June 14 in Los Angeles. His next big performance is just for you, right here in New York City at the NOKIA Theatre Time Square. Let Al help you to show the one you love a Valentine's night he/she will never forget.

Upright Cabaret producers/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel proudly present Broadway star and Los Angeles native Eden Espinosa in her first solo effort entitled EDEN ESPINOSA - ME to be directed by Broadway & recording star Billy Porter with Ben Toth taking over Music Direction. During the last month of Wicked's run at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, where she is currently starring as Elphaba, Espinosa will take off the green to perform four solo concerts which will feature a different special guest each night. Special guests T.B.A.

Eden Espinosa, star of WICKED (currently at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles) makes her solo debut directed by Billy Porter at L.A.'s renowned Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. She will perform Monday evenings, Mon, Dec 15, 22, 29, 2008 and Jan 5, 2009 at 9pm