Anita Baker

Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter & Soul, Jazz & R&B Musician

Travels From Travels From:
Texas, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Anita Baker Biography

Anita Baker is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her contralto voice and emotional delivery in the genres of soul, jazz, and R&B. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Baker began her career in the late 1970s as a member of the funk band Chapter 8. She released her first solo album, "The Songstress," in 1983, marking the beginning of her solo career.

Baker's breakthrough was the release of her second album, "Rapture" in 1986, which featured the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love." The album was a commercial success, going multi-platinum and earning Baker her first two Grammy Awards. Her rich, contralto voice, capable of spanning a wide range of octaves, set her apart in the industry. This success was followed by the release of "Giving You the Best That I Got" in 1988, her most successful album, selling 5 million copies worldwide. It was succeeded by "Compositions" in 1990, another successful album that sold over a million copies.

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Anita Baker's career remained strong, with albums like "Rhythm of Love" and "My Everything," both of which topped the R&B charts. After taking a brief break from music in 1991 to start a family, Baker returned to the charts with "Rhythm of Love." The album's hit single "Body and Soul" won her eighth Grammy. She continued touring throughout her career, including the Rhythm of Love World Tour from December 1994 to November 1995 and a two-year concert tour titled "An Evening with Anita Baker" starting in 2007. In 2005, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music.

In 2013, Baker returned to the national spotlight, performing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and earning a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. In addition to her eight Grammy Awards, Baker has been recognized with four American Music Awards and numerous nominations. In 2018, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards. She was also inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2013. Her influence extends beyond her recordings, as she is often cited as an inspiration by other artists in the R&B and soul genres.

Despite confirming her retirement in 2017, Baker emerged from retirement in 2018. In 2023, Rolling Stone listed her at number 92 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. Today, Baker continues to be active in her career, most recently performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field for the 2022 NFC Championship Game.

BOOK Anita Baker

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/22/2024.

Anita Baker Videos

  • Anita Baker Says The Sweetest Words During BET Awards, Brings Us 'Joy'
    The queen of Jazz and R&B's words fill our souls. Still haven’t subscribed to BET on Youtube? ►► http://bit.ly/1U0v9xG Download the BET...
  • Anita Baker "No One In The World" - YouTube
  • Anita Baker (Sweet Love) live - YouTube

FAQs on booking Anita Baker

  • How do I book Anita Baker to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Anita Baker for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Anita Baker, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Anita Baker or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Anita Baker

    Speaking fees for Anita Baker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anita Baker are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anita Baker, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Anita Baker speak about?

    Anita Baker is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Music.
  • Where does Anita Baker travel from?

    Anita Baker generally travels from Texas, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Anita Baker’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Anita Baker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anita Baker for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Anita Baker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Anita Baker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Anita Baker for your event is available upon request. Anita Baker generally travels from TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Butterscotch, Terry Ellis, Sza, Jhené Aiko and Angie Stone. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anita Baker for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP