Caiti Baker

Caiti Baker is an Australian singer and songwriter.
Early life.
Caiti's father, is a blues musician himself and Baker was raised on gospel, jazz, big band, rock & roll, blues and soul music and developed a love for R&B and hip hop in her adolescence.
At the age of 12, Baker was given an 8 track digital recorder and she learnt how to write and record songs. Baker says she was inspired by the like Aretha Franklin, Big Mamma Thornton, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Etta James and Little Walter.
Music.
2009-2014: Sietta.
From 2009, Baker and James Managohig (AKA Kuya James) formed the duo "Sietta". Sietta released two studio albums, two extended plays, touring nationally and internationally before splitting in 2014.
2015-present: Solo work "Zinc" & "Mary of the North".
In 2015, Baker signed to Perambulator Records in Darwin. In mid-2015, Baker toured with and supported Dr. G Yunupingu on his The Gospel Album Tour. 
In 2016, Baker featured the A.B. Original track "Dead in a Minute" before releasing her debut single "Heavy On My Heart" in August 2016.
Baker released her debut studio album "Zinc" in October 2017. In 2018, a 3-track EP titled "B6" was digitally released, featuring songs left over from "Zinc". "Zinc" received 4 Star reviews from Rolling Stone, The Music and the Weekend Australian and was Album of the Week on Double J and ABC Darwin. "Zinc" also came in at number 44 in Double J's Top 50 Albums of 2017. Baker was awarded Northern Territory Best Live Voice of the Year at the National Live Music Awards.
On 19 June 2020, Baker released "Mary of the North". Baker dedicated the album to the Northern Territory and its unique characters. The album was produced by James Managohig and feature the single "Carry", a re-recording of the Sietta track "Carry You".
Awards and nominations.
AIR Awards.
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
ARIA Music Awards.
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
National Indigenous Music Awards.
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) is an annual award ceremony and recognises excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry.
National Live Music Awards.
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.