Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive
contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including
soul (sometimes labelled as
blue-eyed soul and
neo soul),
rhythm and blues, and
jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album,
Frank, was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the
Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album,
Back to Black, led to five
2008 Grammy Awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made her the first British female to win five Grammys, including three of the
general field "Big Four" awards:
Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.