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Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu Tapped for VH1 Diva Event

Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Estelle and more added to the 2011 VH1 Divas event.
Chaka Khan Tapped for Diva Event
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By Derrick Bryson Taylor · Updated October 28, 2020
VH1 is calling more divas to the stage! “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” is now adding Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Estelle and Marsha Ambrosius to an already impressive line up! The original bill for the evening included performances from Mary J. Blige, Florence + the Machine, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott and Jessie J.

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If that isn’t enough diva for you — Boyz II Men will even be in attendance to celebrate America’s most musical cities.

“VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” will pay tribute to those cities that have greatly contributed to soul music, including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia.

The purpose of the high profile event is to benefit VH1’s Save the Music Foundation which aims to “restore music education in public schools,” according to a press release.

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With all these stars coming together they should be able to save more than music. It’s going to be quite a unique experience for concert goers.

Tune in to VH1 on Monday, December 19th at 9 p.m./8c for the all-star line up!


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