Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) [1] 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.

Anita Baker, American singer whose powerful, emotional delivery brought her international acclaim in the 1980s and ’90s. She was one of the most popular artists in urban contemporary …

Anita Denise Baker 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...

Anita sued and won the case against Elektra, later signing with Atlantic Records. During her career, she has appeared with other artists such as The Winans, Howard Hewitt, and James …

Detroit’s Anita Baker emerged in the 1980’s as one of the leading artists in the ‘quiet storm’ genre, distinguished by understated dynamics and relaxed tempos and rhythms.

Jun 20, 2025 · Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2025’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Anita Baker, one of the most …

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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, …

In total, Anita Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, and numerous other awards, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With four Platinum Albums and …

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