Divas in Music - Where are They Now?
Posted by: Shelia in Music, tags: Anita Baker, Jennifer Holliday, Oletha Adams, Sade, Toni Braxton, Whitney HoustonIt’s Day 4 of music dedication week. Today’s feature - Divas from the 80’s & early 90’s - Are they Still Around or Did they Disappear?
ANITA BAKER
This songbird disappeared off the radar. I remember my first Anita Baker concert. I can’t remember who else performed but I can remember her sounding just as good in person as she did on her records.
Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton has been performing in Las Vegas. I read on Eurweb.com that she had gotten sick so hopefully, she’s doing better. I hope to catch one of her shows the next time I go to Vegas.
Sade
Sade’s music is still soothing to the soul. The Best of Sade is something I play on a regular basis.
Whitney Houston
I can’t have a list of Divas from the 80s & 90s list and not mention Ms. Houston. Her voice couldn’t be touched back in the day.
Jennifer Holliday
Jennifer’s rendition of ”And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” is still one of my favorite songs. This original dream girl can still blow.
Honorable Mention - Oletha Adams
Oletha Adams might not have been as mainstream as some of the other Divas, but she has a voice that sets her apart from some of the other women of her day.
Who were some of your favorite Divas from the 80s and early 90s?
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May 7th, 2008 at 8:45 am - Edit
I like Whitney Houston. I dig Sade. I love this one particular song by Oletha Adams. Toni Braxton album was bought…
But there is absolutely no one, NOOOOO ONE, who compares to the love I have for Anita Baker. I absolutely, completely love this woman. She is the most high of any R&B singer I’ve ever heard.
Favorite song: giving you the best that I got.
May 7th, 2008 at 8:46 am - Edit
I can’t think of another R&B singer who I adore more than Anita Baker. I must have purchased that Sweet Love album, like nine or ten times.
May 7th, 2008 at 3:34 pm - Edit
Girlfriend,
You are right on with Oleta Adams. She’s amazing! I’m also partial to Regina Belle, Shirley Murdock, Angela Winbush and last but certainly not least Patti LaBelle. Like Don, I’ve replaced my Anita Baker CD’s a time or two myself and Whitney was always awesome.
May 7th, 2008 at 7:23 pm - Edit
Don, I take it you’re an Anita Baker fan…lol. I wished she would come out with “one” more album.
MissyT, I like the ones you mentioned too: Regina Bella, Angela Winbush. Patti didn’t make this list because she’s on my multi-decade singer–check her out on tomorrow.
May 8th, 2008 at 1:47 pm - Edit
@ sheila: indeed.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:00 pm - Edit
I am loving all these women… the only one I would add is Regina Belle and she has went gospel and has an album coming out this month
May 11th, 2008 at 11:25 pm - Edit
Eb I saw something about Regina Belle’s album. I’ll have to check it out.
June 17th, 2008 at 7:35 pm - Edit
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