Global soul icon Chaka Khan is back in the UK with her first brand new material in a decade.
Her album, Funk This, marks a return to her musical roots with Rufus, the 70s band she fronted which launched her career.
The 2007 album is receiving a renewed promotional push after winning a Grammy for Best R&B album earlier this year.
Here, the diva discusses her heroes, her musical legacy, and how she kicked her drug habit.
BY-BBC NEWS
