Amy Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter from London known for her deep, expressive contralto voice and retro-soul style blending jazz, R&B, and 1960s girl-group influences. Her second album, Back to Black (2006), became one of the best-selling albums of all time and produced hits including “Rehab” and “Back to Black.” She won five Grammy Awards in 2008 and died in 2011 at age 27.

Winehouse is regarded as one of the most influential vocalists of her generation, credited with paving the way for a wave of British soul-pop artists such as Adele and Duffy; Back to Black was added to the National Recording Registry in 2025.

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