Voice Teacher analyzes CHAKA KHAN @ her TINY DESK CONCERT

[@Mark-rw9gw]

Chaka killed this tiny desk concert. She's still pure fire at 71. I have to say, out of all of the video reactions that are on KZbin, yours stands out as No. 1. Great analysis.

[@Shon1114]

Yes sir!!!

[@facelessbuildr]

pure fire and fine at 71!!! lordy!

[@cdickersonwhitfield]

Indeed!

[@asimnicholsmusic]

Chaka knows how to preserve her instrument. She knows when to let loose and when to hold back.

[@divatalk9011]

Which is pretty remarkable given her lived experience

[@AbouttheMusic729]

No one sounds like Chaka. I was so pleasantly surprised to see her Tiny Desk.

[@IAmMonicaDenise]

The late Vesta Williams (RIP) 💖 was the only one who came close! She used to sing background for Chaka back in the day and would even sing leads when Chaka was unable to. They would turn off Chaka’s mic and Vesta would perform behind the scenes.

[@divatalk9011]

My only flaw with this appearance is that it didn’t go on for longer because I would’ve listened to 3 hours of this!

[@thekaliko]

I appreciate that Chaka works with her voice instead of trying to force it into doing things it used to.

[@Cyber_Diva]

And she works with it masterfully!

[@rodtrues1]

But she has always sang so freely like this , so lovely with all that range and nuisance, I’m 65 yrs young, and to me she has always sang so freely,, flowers Now to you Chaka, you hav a great channel,, Thks,,

[@williemakeit2346]

@@rodtrues1I’m sure you meant nuance and not nuisance.

[@TLove-zc3dm]

Auntie Chaka tore up this Tiny Desk!🔥🔥🔥🔥👄👄👄🌹🌹🌹

[@V_-4-_VENDETTA71]

She’s your aunt, that’s cool

[@officialhealingthewounds]

@@V_-4-_VENDETTA71 LOL!!!

[@danteharris2429]

Why do people call anyone older Auntie? Just call her by her name.

[@officialhealingthewounds]

@@danteharris2429 PERIODT!

[@janaynmelis5250]

I can't stop watching this Tiny Desk since it came out. I love me some Chaka Khan. ❤

[@SoundScientist1]

This Chaka Tiny Desk Concert was an absolute MUSIC MASTER CLASS. •Chaka destroyed it. •Backup vocalists were FIRE. •ALL musicians were COOKING with electric, propane, & charcoal fuel all at the same time. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@drinh.3377]

This lady Chaka Khan is no joke no stranger. Thank you for analyzing and breaking this down she is the best❤🙏🏽

[@ultratech1534]

I thought Chaka Khan NAILED IT!!!!!! Our girl STILL GOT IT!!!!!!!!!

[@nikitaconqueror9434]

Original key at 71! So gracious! I love Chaka Khan!

[@nikitaconqueror9434]

Tell me something good was fire!

[@Shon1114]

And big props to the band...AND the background singers!!!! They bad!!!!

[@raydavis1539]

This actually by far was better than the last 10yrs of live performances by her. Her voice was well rested..her control was immaculate and she definitely wasn't drinking ❤

[@skip031890]

She wasn't under the influence here. Not trying to be funny, but it's been public knowledge for years that she's been on and off dealing with drug abuse.

[@christhomas5761]

It really turned out much better than I expected as well . We all know Chaka was a vocal beast back in the day but like you mentioned over the last 10 or so years she has been inconsistent vocally but here she is focused , refreshed and sounding really good . She did this !

[@simiraburley7205]

Chaka so badass!! Great vocalist and artist. I love how all the artists are “mature” and so trained and skilled it comes off so natural!! It’s so raw yet perfect!!!!

[@SteveInQLD007]

Dude, you've got some wicked vocal chops too! I know you're a vocal coach and all but damn you're good!

[@jennilei3900]

His voice is amazing ,

[@danagold7115]

I was just thinking that… I like the break where he explains and he sings 🤣🤣🤣 I’m like okayyyyy

[@evrydayppl6296]

Gotta give it up to Chaka’s background singers! I bet it’s a blast singing with Chaka. I bet It’s challenging AND FUN to work your voice like a rollercoaster

[@everythingsociology24]

Her former soprano background singer Toni Scruggs was under training with her singing Alto for 8 years and that takes lots of training.

[@Shon1114]

This was amazing....her voice still resonates.....At 71.... cmon now.....she killed this....again amazing....i grew up as a youngster listening to this signature voice

[@shviewjames126]

Chaka uses her voice like a horn player.The influence of jazz instrumentation is evident. She has the runs and riffs of a funk guitar.

[@TheSeeking2know]

You're so right. Her scat-like singing could have been an electric guitar solo.

[@InstructionalDiva]

Chaka's voice is huge. I like the way she tempered it to fit the Tiny Desk format.

[@kymbwright]

Jaron you did an excellent job ..mimicking and articulating Chakas Vowels and timbre .. you’re an incredible vocal coach thank you 💛🙏🏾 🙂

[@PricelessDes]

Chaka absolutely killed it!!!! Hands down! And looked beautiful doing it!!

[@michaeldonohue-ju6hm]

The way she sings every song differently every time you hear her shows how in the moment she is.

[@ThePublicHealthHeaux]

My fav thing about her live work it’s not just fire it is live wild fire in the winds of the moment

[@kidnumberfive]

Chaka did her good sanging here! This is the Chaka sound I would love to hear live!

[@maireadajisola]

Your breakdown is soooooooo amazing! As a non-singer but avid fan of this type of analysis, I understood all your take aways. You're fantastic!!!! I could live inside Chaka's twang. She is a GODDESSSSSSSSSS

[@lightuponlight6727]

Jaron PLEASE do a part 2! This Tiny Desk brought me sooo much joy! Chaka was on FIRE!

[@Ms.Emm03]

Correction: Chaka was "FAH"😛🤩🤩😍

[@skydomingo6491]

My music mommy got you stopping every 5 seconds lmaooo I LOVE Chaka and I love you for this analysis!

[@tiffanyyoung9592]

I grooved the whole Tiny Desk!!!! Those BG singers....🔥🔥🔥

[@tonyaprince_1985]

My favorite female singer of all time. Ms. Chaka Khan, yall 🎉💜💜💜

[@georgettebradshaw9505]

When you say some people's voice are an instrument!!! "Chaka The Khan" is the embodiment of that! #ICON

[@julietwilson6646]

You were the first person I thought about when I saw this. I was hoping that you would analyze her. Good job

[@kayejayesworld6075]

I enjoyed her performance too much. She still got it, and she is still absolutely beautiful ❤ Love me some Chaka!! I was so excited to see you analyzing THIS ONE😊

[@leelee1414]

LOVE CHAKA KHAN!❤❤ Thank you for your reaction to her. Still living and still a legend.

[@lotusmystichaven]

I was waiting for this cause Chaka ate downnnnnnn

[@corylynn918]

This was fire! I was jamming on my couch🎉 Man, this could have been a 2 hour concert!

[@deedymartin3712]

Hey Fam. It was a pleasure to be in that room. Put some respect on the audience too. We worked hard 😂

[@Dee038]

I’m immediately brought a ticket to see her in Philadelphia!! 💕

[@bamoussaie]

Best Tiny desk 2024 !!! She ate and ate again and again

[@miospio]

You sir, won me over. So knowledgeable and charismatic.

[@klarabholistic]

Jaron you are incredible at explaining everything. Thank you ❤

[@Brook-ct3kk]

The VOICE, The GREATEST ❣️🔥❣️🔥❣️

[@mizrelmizrel]

Yes the 1 and Only Chaka Khan 🙌🏾💃🏾✨✨ Happy Belated Birthday 🎂

[@stephaniediggs9489]

Yessssss Chaka Khan, a true, living legend and icon!!!! A Night in Tunisia is definitely a True Gem as with ALL of her work from Rufus to her solo work and compilations with other artist past and present❤❤❤❤❤

[@jaeshasway]

You can tell she still trains her vocals, because I could close my eyes and be transported. She sounds nearly exactly the way she did when I saw her in concert over 25 years ago. I honestly feel like her voice was the same, there was something slightly different about the timing and tempo. Maybe that’s needed for her to sound the same or nearly the same?

[@romariobrown6195]

She is a vocal queen. I love her endlessly

[@ultratech1534]

JARON YOUR VOICE IS AWESOME!!!!

[@TimLIFE91]

Man we'll be here until next week had you done the whole thing lol. Thanks for honoring Chaka. She's my ZERO no highest!

[@derrickwatson1204]

Chaka who, Chaka what! The truth.....and Jaron you are the truth🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tylerhackner9731]

Queen of funk! One of the last living legends we have

[@sandi1410]

Correction, she's the HIGH PRIESTESS of Funk😂

[@idaharper2216]

Yes.

[@nickjoy6389]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS! LITERALLY AS SOON AS I WATCHED! 😂

[@wsd6154]

Sooooo good! Chaka and Jaron! ❤❤❤

[@sandybradshaw1879]

The ease! The range and she ‘Dug in there’ & she Lit 🔥 up that place! Great Analysis! #Chaka #LoveSign

[@KevinCurtisBarr]

I love me some Chaka Khan, one bad sista! And you are a great voice analyst young man!

[@edickerson8271]

Celebrating 50 years in the music industry at 71 yrs old - God is Good ! No God is Great ! God continue to Bless the one you gifted to share her gift with us.

[@malikmcgowan231]

This and her concert were amazing as usual!

[@VidaFBaby1]

Ooh as soon as I started watching this the day it dropped, I was like oooooh I KNOW Jaron is gonna be ON this one! Also, happy belated birthday dear! The legends always make their songs seem so effortless to sing, idk if it's them being so used to it so they know how to play with it, or just the magic of them in their craft in general lol so happy to see/hear her like this. She's fantastic, much joy watching this Tiny Desk & your joy reacting too. Dig the talk box lesson.

[@shaqwenaowens6605]

I'm so excited to run across this critique because soon as I watched Chaka's Tiny Desk, I just felt you would love it. 🥰

[@erolynbarnes6654]

That band is fire too. Great music came out of small rooms like that

[@gwenstevens1963]

I did watch the “The Tiny Desk “episode as usual Chaka set the desk on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Many Many years of work vocally!!! Must not forget years vocal study in London

[@everythingsociology24]

The background vocals was massive. I wished Toni Scruggs was up there singing soprano though Trina held it down. Tiffany Lorens range has increased over the years on ''sweet thing'' she is an alto all day. Audrey Wheeler Downing has always held down that Tenor section. Chaka has always had one of the best background vocals and the band REALLY played.

[@latresacarlisle23]

Happy Birthday 🎉 Can we talk about how great she looks!! This was a Great Tiny Desk Concert❤❤

[@pooh19818119]

I had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Chaka while I was deployed and let me tell you!!! Her performance was everything and more... it was truly a honor .

[@dclesley1134]

Jaron, you.WORKED this analysis!!!! I think it is my favorite that you have done. And, I can tell you really enjoyed it. You singing the bg singers parts took me out!!!! This was really informative. I always learn something from you.....even if I don't understand all the technical words. Keep up the good teaching.❤

[@SunSurferDurfer]

Imitating those bg singers 🤣

[@deborahsims1668]

Chaka also made her voice imitate horn sounds and all her background singers had to sound a lil like her when she would sing

[@Sixfuta]

I loved this!!I love Chaka!! I love you and your vocal analysis!!! Keep them coming!❤🎤🎵🥰

[@officialhealingthewounds]

OMGosh! You just make me smile! I love me some Chaka...and you did this tiny desk analysis justice. ❤❤❤

[@kemgoddess1]

OMG, You did a great review of Chaka ! 🎉 She’s Amazing!! 🎉❤I am a little younger than Chaka but if I had a shot at signing like her, You’d definitely would be my vocal coach, Jaron!! 🎉

[@ReverendGreenArt]

This was easily my favorite TDC and your breakdown just solidifies that.

[@thenisbuggs668]

Go head Chaka!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@mcallegari67]

Tiny desk does it again!! This was a very pleasant surprise!! I watched it 3 times

[@Cosmo2kobi444]

You be eating these vocal up😭😭🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jasongordon6312]

Glad that you brought up B / V pronunciation for “baby” because this is something Anita Baker is notorious for, especially when she sings “Giving You The Best That I’ve Got.”

[@TonyMusicArts]

Legend - she performs so effortlessly 🙏🎉🥰😍🥰

[@jrblack9876]

CHAKA was focused and on 🔥

[@NeverBasic]

First Off Chaka looks great she is Beauty and Body Goals! 2nd She’s the ultimate singer ICON and this was one of the best Tiny Desk by far!!3rd Background Singers were Perfect🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@braeem_]

Ohhhhh Jaron we’ve been waiting ❤❤❤

[@071oakland]

She's the Queen of voice!! Through the decades!!!❣️❤️🌹🎤🎵🎼👑

[@ronaldw548]

Indeed!

[@youlovemeIloveme]

I live for your interpretation.

[@coachcleats13]

I like your scientific analysis spot on!

[@flavio8624]

Sweet thing she do it that note

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

This Tiny Desk performance had me moving from start to finish. Guess who the lady in the middle is that's doing background? Everyone showed out 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@everythingsociology24]

That is Audrey Wheeler she is married to Will Downing and has been singing Tenor for Chaka for 20+ years.

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

@@everythingsociology24 Correct 😁

[@thegoose2724]

@@everythingsociology24 She's also from the early 80's Soul/R&B group Unlimited Touch "I Hear Music In The Street (and I get down) & Searching To Find The One (gotta keep on searchin') if I'm correct!!!! Out

[@timoteooo94]

Chaka got a really great voice!!

[@matthewbartlett7021]

Always loved Chaka soo much x Great stuff brother x

[@madmediagal2388]

Saw Chaka in 1976 and in 2023. She is an amazing and one of a kind performer.

[@Camille-cv7io]

I’m sooooo excited

[@franquevedo2040]

Mother chaka 🤩

[@MsTrace]

I learn and learn and love ❤these debriefs. At last! ThankYou. We get the best of the best in music/education.🐦‍⬛🎶🖤

[@skimp1974]

This was one of her best performances in years! I was a kid again dancing with my mom listening to Chaka ❤

[@longlegs121]

One of the greatest to do it….. CHAKA

[@johnmccullough4472]

Shaka has always been one of my favorite female vocalist

[@rosellecash9002]

CHAKA MY IDOL!!!..AND YOUR VOICE BABY....IS BANGIN!!!

[@tisha812]

I only watched the tiny desk up to the intro to "Sweet Thing" because I had to jet off somewhere, but I'm going to watch the rest of it and come back and listen to your analysis of "Through The Fire". I want to give both my full attention!!!

[@trojenell]

One of my all-time favorite artists. Love, leave you speechless.

[@LanceyKersti]

I wish she would have sang Heaven Bound!

[@fawaka5006]

Queen! Nuff said! 🙏🏿💜

[@littlefurnace]

I love that they're always so in the song, saying the words doesn't even really matter. They're speaking with tone, not words, and it sounds SO good!!

[@TheShai17]

YES 🙌🏾💚🔥🤗

[@thegoose2724]

The words ain't ever really mattered to us behind those microphones. When true black artist get to it it's over. This is where the word "AD-LIB" comes from and no other group of people walking this rock called earth can do it any better than us!!!! Out

[@Realmusiclover1957]

Voice teacher, you are amazing in your instruction. Love you.

[@sunnydaysatl]

Yes I was hoping you would do this concert. I knew I wasn’t going crazy -she was yodeling. Her background singers can stand on their own. trina broussard got vocals out off this world and Audrey Wheeler ain’t no joke. Prince would had love this performance.

[@11thBlockParty]

Prince!

[@lisajohnsonwithlove]

The ONE and ONLY CHAKA KHAN 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🥳🥳🥳

[@Kelady-ako]

they're amazing and you're amazing tyyyy !! ✨

[@thatboycjsings]

Chaka Khan is an icon! please react to Kierra Sheard tiny desk ❤️

[@tacboy78ify]

yo!! She's 71!!!!!!

[@VirgosGroove3]

Wow. I woulda guessed 60 😮.

[@reginaharris6534]

1. I was wondering WHEN YOU were going to analyze Ms. Chaka Khan… CHAKA KHAN 2. I’ve watched 12x now… 6 of those were on one day? 3. I learned I could carry a tune by listening to my mothers LPs of Chaka, Al Green, EW&F, Gladys Knight in the 70s at age 11…❤ AND Chakas background saaaaaaangers, ONG❣️🙏🏿🥂