Anita Baker to headline UBS Arena on May 12
Anita Baker's UBS show coincides with the 40th anniversary of her debut album, "The Songstress." Credit: Getty Images / Paras Griffin
Get ready for the return of Anita Baker as the R&B singer will headline UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont on May 12. This show marks her first time performing on Long Island in 20 years and celebrates the 40th anniversary of her debut album, “The Songstress.”
“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! … Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too,” she said in a released statement.
Baker, 64, reached superstardom with her 1986 sophomore album, “Rapture,” which spawned the top 10 hit “Sweet Love” that won a Grammy for best R&B song the following year. Her success continued with the platinum-selling albums “Giving You the Best That I Got” (1988), “Compositions” (1990) and “Rhythm of Love” (1994).
Tickets for the show go on sale Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com. Citi cardmembers have access to a presale starting Monday at 10 a.m. through Wednesday at 10 p.m. For more presale details, visit citientertainment.com. Check the Ticketmaster website for other presale opportunities.
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
