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Legends Honored: Khan, Santana, Houston Receive Grammy Awards

2/1/2026

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Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, and Whitney Houston received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on January 31, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Chaka Khan was the only recipient present and expressed gratitude for her career and collaborators.
Family members accepted awards for Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston, with Kuti's son highlighting his father's legacy for Africa and world peace.
The event featured video tributes for Santana and Simon and recognized other contributors like Bernie Taupin and Eddie Palmieri.

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Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, and Whitney Houston received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on January 31, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Chaka Khan was the only recipient present and expressed gratitude for her career and collaborators.
Family members accepted awards for Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston, with Kuti's son highlighting his father's legacy for Africa and world peace.
The event featured video tributes for Santana and Simon and recognized other contributors like Bernie Taupin and Eddie Palmieri.