The extraordinary, multi-platinum, 11-time Grammy Award winning Alicia Keys is a rare artist among her own generation – a singer, songwriter and extraordinary pianist who combines classical training with an old school sensibility and a direct relationship with todays mix of hip-hop and R&B. Since the 2001 debut of Songs In A Minor, the New York native has built an unparalleled repertoire of hits and accomplishments and clearly established herself as one of the best-selling artists of the decade. Alicia prefers the Yamaha silent pianos, such as the C6S and C7S, to create her musical masterpieces that have earned her devoted fans all around the world.