Alicia keys was born in hell's kitchen, manhattan, to terria joseph (nรฉe teresa m. Augello), a paralegal who was also an occasional actress, and craig cook, a flight attendant. Her father is african.

From new york times bestselling author and 15-time grammyยฎ award-winning artist alicia keys comes a new authentic and poignant coming-of-age young adult graphic novel, about finding the. Singer/songwriter and pianist alicia keys is an international star known for her sophisticated mix of classic and contemporary r&b. Behind the number one pop hit fallin', her first album, songs in a. Alicia augello cook (born january 25, 1981), known professionally as alicia keys, is an american singer, songwriter and pianist. A classically trained pianist, keys began composing songs at the age of 12.

A classically trained pianist, keys began composing songs at the age of 12.