In short
The artists most similar to Anita Baker are Sade, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan and Luther Vandross, from the same soul, contemporary r&b and jazz circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Anita Baker?
The artists most similar to Anita Baker are Sade, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan and Luther Vandross, from the same soul, contemporary r&b and jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Anita Baker?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Toni Braxton and Roberta Flack have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Anita Baker" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Anita Baker?
Anita Baker is usually associated with soul, contemporary r&b, jazz and smooth jazz (artist · US · born 1958), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.