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Chaka Khan smiles while performing on stage, holding a microphone, with a purple-lit background at the Angel Ball 2022 in New York City.
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American singer
Lionel Richie performs on stage holding a microphone and pointing upward, with blue stage lights and a blurred band in the background.
Lionel Richie
American singer, songwriter, and producer
Prince stands on stage in a turquoise suit, holding a purple, symbol-shaped guitar above his head, during his Super Bowl XLI halftime performance.
Prince
American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer
Betty Davis
Betty Davis
American funk singer-songwriter
George Clinton
George Clinton
American musician
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield
American musician
Harry Connick Jr. wearing a black suit and tie, posing in front of a gray event backdrop at the 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
Harry Connick, Jr.
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American musician and singer
Anita Baker rests her face on her hand, wearing a purple top and large jeweled earring, with short dark hair and thoughtful expression.
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