The Legendary Anita Baker Is Honored With a Lifetime Achievement Award

06/24/2018

Thank you for your countless contributions to the culture.

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The Legendary Anita Baker Is Honored With a Lifetime Achievement Award

From synthesizing the sounds of jazz with R&B to empowering women to rock the short cut, Anita Baker has made countless contributions to music and to the culture.
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