17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys performs emotionally on stage in Hanoi

(Dan Tri) - On the evening of December 5, 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys delivered the most anticipated performance at the VinFuture 2025 awards ceremony.

On stage, the famous R&B singer delivered two powerful, vibrant and inspirational performances, continuing to affirm her status as a global diva.

The first song Alicia Keys performed was Girl on Fire - the hit that became her name and is considered a musical icon with a strong feminist message. This is also a familiar song to the 8X - 9X audience, who have followed Alicia's musical journey for more than two decades.

Alicia Keys performs "Girl on Fire" at the VinFuture 2025 Awards (Screenshot).

In the second song, Alicia returned to her signature image: The female artist accompanied herself on the piano. Sitting at the piano, she "let go" of her emotions in the soulful ballad If I Ain't Got You , immersing the audience in a deep and emotional atmosphere - truly Alicia Keys.

Alicia's performance also became one of the special artistic highlights, creating a harmony between science and music, conveying a strong message about the transformation and hope of the award ceremony.

Before the awards ceremony, the 44-year-old star's appearance attracted great attention from the online community. She is considered a global music icon, inspiring women's rights and fighting for gender equality.

Alicia Keys is a singer, songwriter and music producer known for her soulful vocals and classic songs such as Fallin' , If I Ain't Got You and Girl on Fire .

Since her debut album in 2001, she has won 17 Grammy Awards, sold more than 65 million records, achieved 5 billion streams, 37 million digital singles and 20 million albums in the US alone. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) named Alicia Keys the top female R&B artist of the millennium.

Alicia's legendary songs Empire State of Mind and No One have both been certified diamond, each surpassing 10 million copies sold.

Alicia Keys is a world- class artist (Photo: Getty Images).

Alicia Keys is not only an artist, but also an author, entrepreneur, actress and social activist active in the feminist movement, playing a pioneering role in promoting gender equality in the music industry. Her memoir More Myself: A Journey was once on the New York Times bestseller list.

Earlier this year, Alicia Keys was presented with the Dr. Dre Global Influence Award by the Recording Academy, recognizing her enduring contributions and far-reaching influence on the music industry.

In February, at the 67th Grammy Awards, Alicia Keys continued to win her 17th Grammy award in her career.

On stage, she delivered a stirring speech: “Diversity, equity and inclusion are not a threat, they are a gift. Diverse voices are what make music stronger.”

Alicia Keys’ career is marked by a spirit of constant innovation, clearly reflecting VinFuture’s message of “Rise Together - Prosper Together”. Her music conveys the belief that every individual has the inner strength to rise and shine, sending a message about the right to live, to love, to be respected of every woman on this planet.

The 5th VinFuture Awards, with the theme “Rising Together - Prospering Together”, honored groundbreaking scientific works, selected from 1,705 global nominations.

The event, which took place at the Hoan Kiem Theater (Hanoi), not only honored human intelligence but also conveyed the vision of a sustainable future where science and technology play a role in serving humanity.

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