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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 34 MIN

Bringing the Funk with Rufus

from It's Not the Beat, It's the Groove · host Kelly and Dave

What do you get when one of the most powerful voices in music teams up with a pioneering funk band? Pure magic — and a few behind-the-scenes twists. This week on It’s The Groove, we’re diving into the rise of Chaka Khan and Rufus — from their earliest days to the breakout success of classics like “Tell Me Something Good” and “Ain’t Nobody.”Discover how they redefined funk and R&B, created musical sparks (and a little tension), and left an unforgettable mark on music history.

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