She will deliver inspiring songs that celebrate human resilience and strength, embodying the spirit of the theme 'Together we grow - Together we prosper'.
Alicia Keys, 44, is known for her powerful vocals and numerous R&B hits, including 'Fallin’', 'If I Ain’t Got You', 'Empire State of Mind', and 'Girl on Fire'. She has received 17 Grammy awards throughout her career.
Since the release of her debut album 'Songs in A Minor' in 2001, Alicia Keys quickly rose to international stardom. With over 65 million records sold, 5 billion online streams, more than 37 million digital singles, and 20 million albums sold in the United States alone, she is recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the top female R&B artist of the millennium. Her legendary songs 'Empire State of Mind' and 'No One' both achieved RIAA Diamond certification, each surpassing 10 million units sold.
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Singer Alicia Keys. Photo: Grammy |
Alicia Keys is also an author, entrepreneur, actress, and social activist for women's rights. As co-founder of the organization She Is The Music, she has championed gender equality in the global music industry.
She authored the memoir 'More Myself: A Journey', a New York Times bestseller, and created the graphic novel 'Girl On Fire'. In 2024, her original musical 'HELL’S KITCHEN', a project 13 years in the making, received 13 Tony Award nominations, two Tony Award wins, and a 2025 Grammy Award.
In October, she was scheduled to perform at the 8Wonder Winter 2025: Symphony of Stars music festival at the Vietnam Exhibition Center. However, the event was later cancelled.
The global VinFuture science and technology award honors breakthrough innovations that improve quality of life and promote sustainable development for the planet. The annual event features leading figures in research. John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and the band Imagine Dragons have previously performed at the program.
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