biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (May 2008) Anita Baker Born December 20, 1957 (1957-12-20) (age 53) Toledo, Ohio, United States Origin Detroit, Michigan, United States Genres Smooth jazz, soul, soul jazz, R&B, quiet storm Occupations Singer-songwriter Years active 1978–present Labels Ariola (1979).