Anita Baker
Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her soulful ballads, particularly from the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s.
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| Birth name | Anita Denise Baker |
| Born | January 26, 1958 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1979–present |
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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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