Milini Khan

It was the early 1970’s and a little known funk band decided to invite an even lesser known singer with a dynamic voice to be their new lead vocalist. The band was Rufus and the lead vocals were soulfully delivered by a powerhouse named Chaka Khan. Now fast forward about 30 years to 2003 and experience a sense of musical déjà vu. It’s an over 90º summer day at the Central Park Summer Stage and the sun is blazing down on a crowd of well over 5,000 New Yorkers, out in the blistering heat to hear the supreme Chaka Khan. But there’s another name being heard floating through the crowd. A name that draws curiosity and eager anticipation; it’s the opening act, Milini Indira Khan. There’s a new vibrant voice waiting in the wings to make history when she performs on stage with her mother for the first time ever. The audience held its breath when she took the mic, and then let out a collective sigh of relief when they realized they would not be disappointed. This sista can sing!

Bitten by the music bug after singing in a talent show as a teenager, Milini went on to perform with Motown Records’ girl group, Pretty in Pink. However, reemerging now a woman, her music has evolved as well and reflects the fullness of her life experiences. Currently in the studio, with Stomping Grounds Entertainment, working on her own debut album, Milini draws her musical inspiration from an eclectic list of artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Aretha Franklin to Prince. Though she considers her music mainly R&B, don’t be surprised to hear some funk, rock and reggae spicing up the tracks in her forthcoming release. Milini shies away from comparison to her Grammy winning mom. Pulling out all the stops when it comes to her own unique style, she expresses her individual diva-tude with humility, grace and power!