Wavefest September 26, 2008

With her classy, refined brand of romantic soul, Anita Baker earned her place as one of the definitive quiet storm singers of the '80s. Gifted with a strong, supple alto, Baker was influenced not only by R&B, but jazz, gospel and traditional pop, which gives her music a distinctly adult sophistication. Smooth and mellow, but hardly lifeless, she continues to be one of the most popular romantic singers around.