Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress.
* She was born in New York City in 1981.
* She began her music career at the age of 12.
* Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, was released in 2001 and was a critical and commercial success.
* She has won 15 Grammy Awards, more than any other female R&B artist.
* She is also a successful actress, having appeared in films such as The Secret Life of Bees and The Diary of a Teenage Girl.
* She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is actively involved in charitable work.
* She is married to rapper Swizz Beatz and they have two children together.
* She is one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation.