Chaka Khan to perform tribute to her late friend, Whitney Houston, at NYC Apollo Theater gala (1192 hits)
By Associated Press, Published: May 18
NEW YORK — Grammy award-winning singer Chaka Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater’s gala and awards ceremony.
The historic Harlem theater confirmed Friday that the “I Feel for You” singer will perform in her friend’s memory.
Lionel Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the theater’s hall of fame during the June 4 gala. Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and songwriter Nick Ashford will also be honored posthumously.
Richie’s first Apollo appearance was in the early 1970s. The “Hello” singer says he’s thrilled to be chosen for the hall of fame.
James was known for ballads like “At Last.” She performed at the Apollo in 1957 and again in the 1960s.
