Chicago Sun-Times, IL — In 2019, the Chicago native also expects to release a new album, her first since 2007. more info

Core News — “Gilles picks 3 hours of his favourite tracks from 2018 in the end of year ‘All Winners’. He has music from the likes of Leon Vynehall, Slowthai,. Chaka Khan, Earl Sweatshirt and Kamasi Washington.” Check out other Gilles Peterson shows here ... more info

USA Today Music — With parade appearance and long-awaited new album, the R&B diva's 2019 looks rosy. (Dec. 27)             more info

USA Today Music — Chaka Khan plans her first album since the well-received 2008 "C.K." On New Year's Day, she'll serve as grand marshal at the Rose Parade.             more info

Stereogum — Today is Joni Mitchell's 75th birthday. To celebrate, a bunch of her famous fans are performing at a two-night concert called Joni 75 at LA's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Among the performers: James Taylor, Brandi Carlisle, Chaka Khan, Kris Kristoffers... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Khan will ride through Pasadena, California, in the 130th Rose Parade on New Year's Day & participate in the celebration before the 105th Rose Bowl. more info

Guardian Music — The Ohio institution will select its 2019 cohort at a ceremony in Brooklyn next MarchThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the list of nominees for induction into its 2019 cohort. Def Leppard, Devo, Janet Jackson, John Prine, Kraftwerk, LL Cool... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Graham Nash, Emmylou Harris, Glen Hansard, Norah Jones, Chaka Khan, Rufus Wainwright, and more are set to perform. Continue reading… more info

New York Post — An impressive parade of music stars — from country and pop to R&B and gospel — socked it to us with their soul as they paid respect Friday to Aretha Franklin. Here are five praiseworthy performances for the Queen of Soul at Detroit’s Greater Gr... more info

USA Today Music — Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande are among the many performers at Friday's funeral for the Queen of Soul.             more info