Alicia Keys came into the world as Alicia Augello Cook. She grew
up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. Her mother is
Irish-Italian, and her father African American who's background is
west indian decent. Keys began playing the
piano at age 7 and learned to play primarily through the works of

classical composers. At the age of 14 she wrote her first song, "Butterflyz."


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Alicia Keys, Shakira and Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed among
the performers who will play at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off
Celebration Concert before the first match of the soccer World
Cup in South Africa in June.


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Alicia Keys, Shakira and Black Eyed Peas are to perform at the start of the soccer World Cup in South Africa.


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The FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert, held on June 10,
will open the international sports tournament the night before
the first match (11.06.10) and will feature 12 artists,
including a number of African musicians alongside mainstream pop acts.


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This year's tournament is the first time the World Cup has ever been held in Africa.

Former South African soccer player Lucas Radebe, who is helping organise the concert, said: "I believe these historic events will go a long way towards uniting the people of our rainbow nation in South Africa.


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"Music and sports are the lifeblood of African culture, so to combine those in this historic event will be a true celebration of Africa."


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Artists also playing at the concert include R'n'B singer John Legend, Mali's Amadou and Mariam, Beninoise singer Angelique Kidjo, South African rock group BLK JKS, Columbian rocker Juanes, South African indie group The Parlotones, Saharan desert musicians Tinariwen, Malian singer and guitarist Vieux Farka Toure, and South African artist Vusi Mahlasela



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The concert is expected to be attended by an audience of 30,000 at
the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg.


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alicia keys is soo sexy, a weh u get de body from
tan suh good

alicia keys is busy with friends enjoying her jamaican
culture, she is so down to earth I really like her.

She sings it well, just like a real yardie lol

I love me some alicia keys, she is awesome

what happen to the music video that she and beyonce
was making together, this year with all the carnival scene,
was it cancelled?

she is one of the sexiest looking r&b singer in america
right now. I didnt know she had jamaican parentage, would've
love to see what her father look like, because its only she and
her mom you get to see in the news.

Lmao alicia keys is a yardie from long time. her first hit
single falling, shows that she is a yardie, it just cant hide
I love this chic

LEEROY1908 wrote:what happen to the music video that she and beyonce
was making together, this year with all the carnival scene,
was it cancelled?

I cannot find the real video, its not been officially release
so here are clips of it.

alicia and beyonce is so pretty, maybe we could all get
together and have a threesome

this would have to be my favorite video of her
right now