Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American recording artist, musician and actress. She was raised by a single mother in theHell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began to play classical music on the piano. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 asvaledictorian. She later attended Columbia University before dropping out to pursue her music career. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records.Alicia Keys, Soundtrack: Ali. New York-born Alicia Keys began taking piano lessons at age seven at her mother's insistence.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys