Anita Baker

Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist

1958 –

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Who is Anita Baker?

Anita Denise Baker is an American singer-songwriter. Starting her career in the late-1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker eventually released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. Baker rose to stardom following the release of her sophomore 1986 album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love". To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit. Baker has an alto vocal style.

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Born
Jan 26, 1958
Toledo
Also known as
  • Baker, Anita
  • Anita Denise Baker
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Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Toledo
  • Grosse Pointe

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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  • Ladyj Jackson
    Ladyj Jackson
    One of the best female sultry voices along with Whitney Houston and Mikki Howard. They are in a class of their own.
    LikeReply4 years ago

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