Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Artist Information
Genres: Crossover Jazz, Contemporary R&B, Vocal Jazz, Neo-Soul
Active: 2000's
Born: September 14, 1983 in Enfield, Middlesex, England
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Biography
Much can be said about Amy Winehouse, one of the U.K.'s flagship vocalists during the 2000s. The British press and tabloids seemed to focus on her rowdy behavior and heavy consumption of alcohol, but fans and critics alike embraced her rugged charm, brash sense of humor, and distinctively soulful and jazzy vocals. Her platinum-selling breakthrough album, Frank (2003), elicited comparisons ranging from Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan to Macy Gray and Lauryn Hill. Interestingly enough, despite her strong cockney accent and vernacular, one can often hear aspects of each of those singers' vocal repertoire in Winehouse's own voice.
Discography
Release: May 13, 2008
Label: Universal
Release: May 13, 2008
Label: Universal
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