Anita Baker

Born: Jan 26, 1958 in Toledo, OH

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Biography: With her classy, refined brand of romantic soul, Anita Baker was one of the definitive quiet storm singers of the '80s. Gifted with a strong, supple alto, Baker was influenced not only by R&B, but jazz, gospel, and traditional pop, which gave her music a distinctly adult sophistication. Smooth and mellow, ...Read full biography

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Rapture

Released: 1986

Label: Atlantic Records

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Though Anita Baker got some airplay out of The Songstress, that promising solo debut didn't bring her financial security. In fact, Baker was earning her living as a legal secretary in her native Detroit ...Read full review

The Songstress

Released: 1983

Label: Atlantic Records

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Trends in African-American music changed considerably between Anita Baker's first taste of national exposure in 1979 (when she was a member of Detroit soul band Chapter 8 and sang lead on the hit ballad ...Read full review

More Anita Baker albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (5), Singles & EPs (15), DVD/Video (3)

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