Alicia Keys: The 100 Women Interview - BBC News

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Published 2016-12-04

Alicia Keys started writing music at 15 years of age and her first album, recorded when she was only 19, won a record five Grammy awards. Since then, she has become one of the biggest selling R&B performers of her generation, regularly sited as one of the best soul voices of all time. She talks about growing up in New York's Hell Kitchen and how those streets defined her music and her identity. She talks about her determination not to be pigeon-holed as a performer or as a woman and how choosing to wear no make-up - even on stage and on camera - has left her more free to be herself. In an intimate conversation about marriage, motherhood and growing up in the public eye, Alicia Keys shares her inspirations and her motivation and her perspectives. Presented by Babita Sharma.
Photo: Alicia Keys at recording, New York City, November 2016 Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for NBC
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All Comments (21)

@Darayavahusan 7 years ago

She is so incredibly self realized. It is so inspiring .
@alysiaduemler2221 1 year ago

She is hands down the person I look up to the most and I would not be the woman I am today if I had not grown up with her as a wonderful role model.
@lah_bang2179 7 years ago

Alicia is sooooo beautiful with or without make-up!
@jamiemoffett7951 7 years ago

She's very aware and radiant. LOVE HER!
@AtrociousNightmare 6 years ago

Great interview, even greater answers. This woman is beautiful in every possible meaning of the word.
@wisbechful 5 years ago

This woman is already a true legend! 😊❤️
@NIJEECAPRICORN23 7 years ago

This is great BBC great job. I love Alicia Keys =)
@marderov1006 7 years ago

Wow Alicia, what a beatiful human being!
@eugeneondigoombongi6910 6 years ago

Even without that make-up she possesses more beauty than Beyonce and Rihanna combined.
@ellenbannon7507 5 years ago

This woman is incredible I don't know how she does it. Wow. Just wow.
@briannal.2584 6 years ago

What a wonderful human being, i love alicia.
@saras8970 7 years ago

She seems very cute and strong...I like her
@flua1508 3 years ago

Alicia is in a place were we all need to strive to be... This is so powerful and beautiful! She really speaks to me - I have incredible respect for this woman <3
@tatianabayona1 7 years ago

she´s the best! thank for the interview Bbc
@alli999 2 years ago

What an incredible woman
@paulabrown6840 3 years ago

A beautiful soul full of love and respect. 🙏
@TonyActMontana 6 years ago

My female icon
@passionfruit2819 7 years ago

this woman is incredibly inspiring and wise! amazing Alicia!!!
@jacobpatrickpoulsen6608 5 years ago

I feel so inspired when I watch interviews with Alicia Keys. She seems down to earth despite all her succes.
@mertellabrown6785 7 years ago

great interview!! Much appreciated BBC