Alicia Keys performing at Essence festival

Alicia Keys is not the one wearing sunglasses, for those of you wondering. (Credit:AP/Andy Paradise)

She has been spending much time on the road in North America and Europe promoting her latest CD, "The Element of Freedom". This is considered not only a musical opus but a rather important scientific discovery that should soon Oakley Vault Outlet Store be added to the periodic table. Reportedly those in Europe understand the title more than Americans.

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There's a bunch of local acts performing, but really, who cares? Until they get a song with Jay Z they'll draw maybe 50 loyal geezer fans.