Alicia Keys single-handedly changed the way the world viewed R&B music, thanks to her unique take on the genre. Instead
of relying strictly on her voice, Keys also brings her instrumental talents to the stage. The best way to appreciate her
musical talent is to get concert tickets to
her live on her current tour.
Alicia Keys' began life in Harlem, New York as Alicia Cook, and her music interest began with piano lessons at age seven.
It didn't take her long to begin writing her own songs, as she had the ambition to match her talent, graduating as a valedictorian
from high school at 16. She attended Columbia University before deciding to embark on her music career, and she became an
instant star with the release of her debut, Songs in A Minor, in 2001.
Alicia Keys proved that R&B can be mixed with more classical instrumentation and remain commercially successful. The music
industry responded by handing her multiple Grammy Awards for her effort. She has continued to attract new fans, thanks to
a long list of hits like "Fallin'," "If I Ain't Got You," "No One" and many others, all of which are best experienced at
one of her live shows.
One of the best parts of Alicia Keys' career is her ability to bring together fans who normally don't listen to the same
music. Her soul influences attract fans of classic R&B, her melodies draw pop fans and her instrumentation appeals to those
who aren't normally into the Top 40. Get R&B
tickets to see her now.
