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Anita Baker: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born January 26, 1958 (age 68) • Toledo • Ohio
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1990) • Grammy Award (1989) • Grammy Award (1988) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1986)

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