“Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me and the way I felt. So I started writing my own stuff.”

British singer and songwriter

Amy Winehouse was a British singer and songwriter. She became known for her contralto voice, her personal songs, and a style that mixed soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Her work drew attention for its emotional directness and for how closely it reflected her own life. Beyond music, her fashion sense and widely reported private life helped make her a notable figure in popular culture.