Chaka Khan turns up the Tiny Desk

Chaka Khan, a Grammy-winning music diva, maintains her position as the "Queen of Funk."

The 71-year-old singer performed a "Tiny Desk" Concert at NPR's offices in Washington, D.C., as part of the platform's Black Music Month series.

This newest series focuses on Black female performers, honoring veterans who pioneered the way and newcomers defining Black music today.

In the concert footage, which was posted on Tuesday, June 11, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee took the stage with an eight-piece band and background vocalists, delighting the audience to more than 30 minutes of music featuring her best songs.

Khan started her set with “Tell Me Something Good.”

“Thank you so much for being here at ‘Tiny Desk.’ It is Tiny. But it’s nice to be so close together with all of you,” she stated at the end of the song.

The singer then went into "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" before flawlessly transitioning to "Stay."

The concert continued with "Sweet Thing," and Khan appeared delighted by the strong reception from the audience, especially because they knew the majority of the words.

Maintaining her great energy, she performed "Through the Fire." She exclaimed, "Hallelujah, and I'm a Catholic," and chuckled.

After introducing her band, Khan performed "Ain't Nobody" before concluding the event with the rousing song "I'm Every Woman."

Khan has built a legacy that includes 22 albums and 10 Grammy Awards since his debut with funk band Rufus in the 1970s and later a successful solo career. Her 50-year career in music ended in a well-deserved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.

Watch Chaka Khan's "Tiny Desk" Concert below. The full set list and musician names are available on the NPR website.