Anita Baker
Anita Denise Baker
Anita Baker is an American singer from Toledo, Ohio active since 1979.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Toledo, Ohio
- Born
- January 26, 1958
- Years active
- 1979–present
Early life
Born in Toledo and raised in Detroit, Anita Baker developed a rich, jazz-inflected contralto in the city's club scene.
Career
Her album "Rapture," with the hit "Sweet Love," helped define the sophisticated quiet-storm sound of the late 1980s, followed by "Giving You the Best That I Got."
Major achievements
She won eight Grammy Awards and sold millions of records as a leading voice of adult contemporary R&B.
Legacy
Anita Baker's elegant, jazzy soul set a template for sophisticated adult R&B that influenced many neo-soul artists.
References
Frequently asked questions about Anita Baker
- What is Anita Baker known for?
- Anita Baker is an American singer from Toledo, Ohio active since 1979. Anita Baker is recognized as a singer and songwriter.
- Where is Anita Baker from?
- Anita Baker is from Toledo, Ohio.
- When was Anita Baker born?
- Anita Baker was born on January 26, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio.
- What kind of music does Anita Baker make?
- Anita Baker's music spans R&B, Soul, Quiet storm, and Jazz.
- Is Anita Baker still active?
- Yes — Anita Baker has been active since 1979 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Anita Baker been associated with?
- Anita Baker has been associated with Elektra and Atlantic.
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