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How Chaka Khan Went From a Young Organizer to an International Superstar
How Chaka Khan Went From a Young Organizer to an International Superstar
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3 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In the late 60s, you could have seen a young Chaka Khan handing out Black Panther newsletters. She was a teenager when her stepmother got her into the Black radical group -- and it changed, her, and her eventual superstar music career, forever.
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The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer."
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Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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