By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices

Chaka Khan and Ledisi recently joined forces to film a special production of AOL Black Voices' presentation of 'The Bridge' – a musical tour-de-force juxtaposing the exceptional talents of a veteran performer and a promising newcomer.

What can be expected in many instances – where all hell could break loose when two divas, their egos, their handlers and their talent get into one place -- didn't even come close to the level of camaraderie and affinity that exuded throughout the AOL Studios in Beverly Hills during one sunny fall afternoon.

Khan, the internationally renowned R&B powerhouse, was in rare form during the taping, belting out selections from her critically acclaimed new album, 'Funk This' such as the poignant ballad 'Angel' and the nostalgic 'Will You Love Me?"

Ledisi, a neo-soul newcomer who released her major label debut, 'Lost & Found,' just a few months back, was in perfect voice as she skatted, belted and bellowed during her more pared down setting with songs such as her first single 'Alright' and the mid-tempo romp 'Think of You.'

The two dynamos ignited a volcanic eruption of vocal emotion while performing the classic 'You Got the Love,' featuring original band member Tony Maiden on guitar.

Words can't describe it all, so I personally invite you to watch 'The Bridge' for yourself.

After watching The Bridge, which includes live performances, a photo gallery and an intimate Q&A session, check out the interview outtakes below -- where Khan does most of the talking and dishes dirt about: hearing Ledisi's voice for the first time with legendary session singer Penny Ford; having a run in with comedian/radio personality Steve Harvey and being pursued by Steven Spielberg to play Shug Avery in the landmark film 'The Color Purple.'

It's Chaka like we've never seen her before.

And if that's not enough, see what happened backstage when neo-soul wunderkind Rahsaan Patterson – who stopped on by – traded vocal barbs with Ledisi over Bobby Womack's soul classic 'Stop on By.'