A classically trained pianist, keys began composing songs at the age of 12 and was signed by columbia records at 15. Learn more about her life, music, and career. Alicia keys was born in hell's kitchen, manhattan, to terria joseph (née teresa m Augello), a paralegal who was also an occasional actress, and craig cook, a flight attendant Get the latest alicia keys news and updates from the nbc insider official site Learn more about her background.
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