Anita Baker
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Singers · b. 1958

Anita Baker

American singer

Born
26 January 1958
Toledo
Country
United States
Active
1979–
Record labels
Blue Note, Atlantic Records, Ariola
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Anita Baker is a jazz musician who plays voice. Anita Baker was born on 26 January 1958 in Toledo. The music is usually filed under soul. Record labels: Blue Note, Atlantic Records and Ariola. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “The Songstress” (1983) to “Christmas Fantasy” (2005). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1994).

Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) is an American jazz and soul singer. She is known for her soulful ballads, particularly from the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to fame following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love". As of 2017, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. Baker is a contralto with a wide range of octaves.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Songstress 1983
Rapture 1986
Giving You the Best That I Got 1988
Compositions 1990
Rhythm of Love 1994
A Night of Rapture: Live 2004 · Live
My Everything 2004
Christmas Fantasy 2005

Also plays on

Albums where Anita Baker is credited as a sideman

1993 Duets — Frank Sinatra vocals

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Anita Baker play?

Anita Baker is known for playing voice.

When and where was Anita Baker born?

Anita Baker was born 26 January 1958 in Toledo.

What are Anita Baker's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Songstress (1983), Rapture (1986), Giving You the Best That I Got (1988), Compositions (1990) and Rhythm of Love (1994).

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