Chaka Khan celebrates 50 years of a pioneering career, bringing her incredible voice and global influence to the Southbank Centre during the ten-day summer festival.
It's impossible to categorise the irresistible charisma of Khan’s vast vocal range, which has earned her ten Grammy wins, a 2023 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and music sales and downloads in excess of 100 million.
With her eponymous solo debut, Chaka, in 1978, Khan captured the world with her unmistakable vocals on ‘I’m Every Woman’ and later supercharged her success with funk band Rufus on the platinum-selling single ‘Ain’t Nobody’ in 1983.
It’s set to be a festival as joyous and diverse as Khan’s catalogue, with dozens of concerts across ten days and two weekends of free events and activities.
Commenting on her curatorship, Khan said, ‘Get ready to experience the heart and soul of Meltdown 2024, where the magic of music meets the warmth of community. I'm beyond excited to be a part of this legacy, bringing everyone together, young and old, for a summer celebration like no other. This festival isn't just about music, it's a feast for all your senses, a gathering of hearts and souls.’
The first names for Chaka Khan’s Meltdown are due to be revealed in spring.
