Anita Baker announces first full tour since 1995, adds Babyface

Aunt Anita is going on tour!

Eight-time Grammy-winning legend Anita Boulanger is hosting a special series of tour dates where she will perform her classics live for the first time since reclaiming the rights from her masters.

The singer’s first full tour since 1995 (produced by Live Nation) kicks off February 11 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, with stops across the United States including Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston and more. before ending at Oakland Arena in Oakland on December 23.

The tour celebrates Baker’s 40 years as an industry music icon who changed forever with the release of his debut album The singer in 1983.

“I can’t wait to spend some crazy, lovely time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! she tweeted. “I’ll be bringing new music and special guests too.” -ABXO🎼

Joining Baker on tour is baby face that will have the ladies swaying and swooning at shows that are sure to be a vibe.

Born in Toledo, Ohio and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Baker reigned supreme during the height of the Quiet Storms era in the 1980s.

Beginning his career in the late 1970s with funk band Chapter 8, Baker released his first solo album The singer in 1983.

In 1986, she rose to stardom with the release of her second platinum album Rapture with the Grammy-winning single “Sweet Love”.

The famous contralto with a vocal range that extends its register to at least three octaves makes Baker live on in our hearts.

2023 TOUR DATES:

Saturday, February 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*

Tuesday, February 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Friday, February 17 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Wednesday, May 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Friday, May 12 – Belmont, NY – UBS Arena

Sunday, May 14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Friday, June 30 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sunday July 02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater

Saturday, November 18 – Greensboro, North Carolina – Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Wednesday, November 22 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

Friday, November 24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*

Friday, December 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sunday, December 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Friday, December 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Saturday, December 23 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

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