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Legendary R&B Singer Anita Baker To Perform At UBS Arena

Her first tour since 1995 features the May 12 dates at UBS.

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Famed singer Anita Baker is returning to touring, and the UBS Arena is one of her 2023 dates.
Famed singer Anita Baker is returning to touring, and the UBS Arena is one of her 2023 dates. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

ELMONT, NY — Legendary singer Anita Baker is hitting the road with her first full tour since 1995.

One of the stops is UBS Arena, where the eight-time Grammy Award winner will perform on May 12.

The 2023 concert tour marks the 40th anniversary of her debut album, The Songstress.

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Baker rose to stardom in 1986 with the release of her platinum album "Rapture," featuring the hit single "Sweet Love."

Tickets go on sale starting Thurs., Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. on LiveNation.com.

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Since opening a year ago, UBS Arena has hosted some of the top entertainment, including, Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.

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