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Anita Baker on Tour
Anita Baker has brought grace and class to every performance since her teenage days honing her three-octave vocal range at Detroit nightclubs. After gaining more experience on the stage with the Detroit funk band Chapter 8, she set off on a solo career in the early 1980s.
She hit it big with such romantic classics as "Sweet Love" and took the world by storm, starting with her first headlining stint, The Rapture Tour, in 1986. Over the next decade, Baker kept conquering the charts as well as stages around the world, until 1994-95's Rhythm of Love tour.
After a long hiatus, she came back strong in 2004 after signing to Blue Note Records, and she became a regular on the road once again. In January 2018, she announced her retirement, but not before saying goodbye with a bang with her hugely successful Farewell Concert Series tour.
Anita Baker Background
One of the great masters of quiet-storm slow jams, Anita Baker has long been a dependable voice for soft sophistication and everlasting romance. Born in 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, but raised in Detroit, Baker found her passion at a young age, performing in gospel choirs, then singing at local clubs and performing in various bands, including funk band Chapter 8.
It took some time — and persuasion from Beverly Glen Records label head Otis Smith — before she pursued a solo career. She recorded her debut album, The Songstress, in 1983. Three years later, she hit her stride with her sophomore album, Rapture. The release garnered a number of hits, including Grammy-winning songs "Caught Up in the Rapture" and "Sweet Love."
The following year, she earned one more Grammy, this time on track "Ain't Got No Need to Worry," a collaboration with brother quartet The Winans. The hits kept coming with Baker's 1988 album, Giving You the Best That I Got, which landed on the top of the Billboard charts and earned her more Grammys for Best Female R&B Vocal and Best R&B Song.
Baker would continue to dominate R&B into the next decade, starting with 1990's Compositions, followed by Rhythm of Love in 1994. From that point on, Baker took a break to focus on family, and it wasn't until a decade later that she returned with her next album, 2004's My Everything and then a holiday release, Christmas Fantasy.
The next decade saw another Grammy nomination, this time for Best Traditional R&B Performance with 2012's Tyrese cover "Lately." In 2018, she was honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. That same year, Baker announced her retirement — but not before selling out shows around the country for her farewell tour.
Great experience and loved that she was in full voice. Wished the sound was correct before she got on stage. Not interested in the back and forth with the sound engineer. Other than that, we loved the concert.
This is my second time seeing Anita Baker perform live. My first experience was almost twenty years ago, and to hear her sing like she did at almost 66 yrs of age is incredible. She gave us an amazing show, and if she tours again next year, I will be back. Long live the Queen!!
This was the best concert ever, giving it all that you got baby. She played 3 hours every song that we loved, performing with perfection and pitch, She gavec150% of herself a true LEGEND BLESSING the audience. Singing one her hit the audience sang so loud she stopped singing in AWE, letting the group run with it. She was humble and loving to the audience. A 20 year bucket list fulfilled far exceeded our expectations. Blessings to you Anita for giving it ALL that you got……you are a fantastic person and performer. God is with You
I don’t know what those people saw in Houston but Anita put on a show in Los Angeles. She may have started a few minutes late but whose concerts start on time. She stayed on stage longer than expected and it was great. I would go see her again. I traveled from New Orleans to Los Angeles to see her. Thanks for a good show.
Attending Anita Baker’s concert took me back in time & it made me feel like we were in the early 90’s. I appreciate her energy which made her performance exceptional. Thx Anita for doing your thing. I appreciate you Anita..!!! 💯❤️
Anita still has those amazing pipes and she put them to good use Friday night.
I last saw Anita at the L.A. Sports Arena with Luther in 1989. Her voice was so amazing, I thought she sounded better than the recorded music. In 2023, although she doesn't have the same range, she made up for it with her showmanship. Now don't get me wrong, she still sounds amazing. My wife said it was one of the best concerts she has ever seen. The diva in her is alive and well.
Anita Baker gave us a concert to be remembered. Live band, excellent background singers and good singing. I couldn't ask for more!
It was a wonderful experience!!!!! Anita Baker has a wonderful voice, her music is great!
Anita Baker was magnificent. I've never seen her in concert before. It was worth every cent. I'm with Anita, she should not have to ask for microphone service when you're Anita Baker, Songstress! That voice is flawless!
Anita can really blow. Definitely a force to reckon with. She just talks to much during the show. Less talk and more singing Anita !
Anita, you came, conquered, and was Classy on it. Although there were difficulties, you handled it with Grace. I was so impressed because you stood up and moved around the entire show. The highlight was singing from. SONGSTRESS & RAPTURE ALBUM. My favorite song...."Will you be Mine!!!!!" To say to the crowd you would stay the course or past your time...Priceless. and The Closer..."You bring me Joy...Fabulous!!!" Never listen to Naysayers, you still have it. Annointed and Cheerful. Love you Anita from me and my Mother.
She sung for 3hrs. It was the perfect way to start Christmas
My husband and I have seen her a few times. This was the best… her voice is pure perfection!!, with so much emotion and love. She is joyful and engaging with the audience. “ Stop trying to get what you want, and let God bless you” …. Anita Baker
Anita Baker was trash! She should sing more and STOP talking. She was the band leader, stage hand, sound engineer, and performer. This was the worst concert I have ever attended.
Anita Baker performed her heart out! The sound wasn’t so good for her and the show started 40 minutes late. Yet, she stayed and performed additional songs. It was entertaining and an enjoyable experience.
I love Anita Baker. She can do no harm in my eyes. This concert was a mess. Felt like she yelled her songs. She looks amazing. Loved her suit. We couldn’t get into it. We left. Please Anita. Sing in smaller venues and sit down and sign. I don’t want you to fall or be in pain. You are a.n icon. Queen!
It was beautiful and, a dream come true. Her voice is one of a kind.
Anita Baker was 30 minutes late to her concert and I wasn’t expecting any delay. It was clear that she was not performing. She was mumbling and I could not hear her voice in her songs. So I was disappointed and I would not go to another concert from hers again.
Great show! She never disappoints. Her voice is still amazing!
