| 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
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| 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
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| 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 jazz and soul singer. She is known for her soulful ballads, particularly from the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s.
