Alicia Keys: The Songs and Artists That Jump-Start My Creativity

This girl is inspired! iVillage's Guest Editor exclusively reveals which artists get her creative juices flowing (10 Photos)

Ali Gray and Cristina M. De Oliveira on Oct 24, 2012 at 3:33PM

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Alicia Keys: The Songs and Artists That Jump-Start My Creativity

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Nina Simone


Alicia's Thoughts: "Nina Simone is the first black woman I ever saw playing classical music and mixing it with jazz, blues and her own writing and unique style. So, I always listen to her to remind me to be a complete individual."

Her Favorite Nina Simone Songs: "Sinnerman" and "See-Line Woman"

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