Proving the talent never leaves, Anita Baker remained through personal challenges and multiple breaks in her musical timeline to build an undeniable Grammy-winning career.
From britannica.com:
"...executive producer of her next album, Rapture (1986), which won two Grammy Awards, sold more than five million copies..."
Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1958, Anita Baker began in church choirs where she grew up (Detroit, MI). From there she left community college to begin a singing career in 1983 that would see her blaze a trail in urban contemporary and R&B music, securing 18 Grammy nominations and winning a total of eight, while selling millions of albums worldwide.
About this Series
Black History Month isn't just about celebrating the most famous names – it's about honoring the full tapestry of Black excellence. In that spirit, this 'Black Women in Music' series spotlights brilliant artists whose impact on music culture deserves deeper recognition. These are creators, innovators, and visionaries whose contributions helped shape the world through music!
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