Anita Baker Musical artist

Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) 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. In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love". To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has five platinum albums and one gold album to her credit. Baker's vocal range is contralto.

Personal facts

Anita Baker
Birth dateJanuary 26, 1958
Birth place
Ohio , Toledo Ohio
Hometown
Detroit
Michigan

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Musical artist

Career started1979
associated musical artist
Chapter 8 (band)
Michael J. Powell
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Rhythm and blues
Quiet storm
Soul music
Smooth jazz
Soul jazz
record label
Ariola Records
Atlantic Records
Blue Note Records
Elektra Records

Anita Baker on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.bluenote.com/ArtistBiography.aspx?ArtistId=920438
  2. http://www.bluenote.com/artists/anita-baker
  3. http://www.soultracks.com/anita_baker.htm