| First Name |
Anita
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| Middle Name |
Denise
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| Last Name |
Baker
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| Full Name at Birth |
Anita Denise Baker
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| Alternative Name |
Anita, Anita Baker, Anita Denise Baker
|
| Birthday |
26th January, 1958
|
| Birthplace |
Toledo, Ohio, USA
|
| Height |
4' 11" (150 cm)
|
| Weight |
108lbs (49 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Soulful contralto vocals, Petite physical appearance
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Baptist
|
| Ethnicity |
Black
|
| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
David Glasgow Farragut High School, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Central High School, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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| Occupation Text |
Singer-Songwriter, Dancer, Actress
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
her soulful ballads, particularly from the height of the Quiet Storm period in the 1980s
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Soul Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Soul, Quiet Storm
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| Music Genre |
R&B/Soul, R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1978–present, 1979–present, 1979–2013
2018–present, 1979–2013, 2018–present, 1979–present
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| Music Style |
Soul, Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Adult Contemporary R&B
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| Music Mood |
Soothing, Laid-Back/Mellow, Calm/Peaceful, Sensual, Warm, Refined/Mannered, Sentimental, Reverent, Romantic, Sexy, Intimate, Gentle, Elegant, Stylish, Passionate
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| Instrument |
Vocals
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
|
| Record Label |
Ariola (1979), Beverly Glen Records (1982–1984), Elektra (1985–1995), Atlantic (1996–2001), Blue Note (2004–present), Ariola, Beverly Glen, Elektra, Atlantic, Blue Note, Elektra Atlantic
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| Associated Acts |
Chapter 8, Michael J. Powell, Free Spirit
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Blue Note Records
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial for 2023-24 NFL TV Transparency Report, TV commercial for 2023 in Review: TV Transparency Report, TV commercial for How Coldwell Banker was Awarded the Highest Rated Real Estate Ad, TV commercial for 1H 2023 TV Transparency Report
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| Official Websites |
http://www.bluenote.com/ArtistBiography.aspx?ArtistId=920438
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| Family Member |
Walter Baker Bridgforth (son), Edward Carlton Bridgeforth (son)
|
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.
