By MESFIN FEKADU
Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) – Alicia Keys has influenced many lives with her soulful, heart aching piano-driven songs for almost a decade.
Now that the Grammy-winner has established herself as one of musics brightest stars, Keys is ready to inspire others _ without singing a tune.
Keys is launching AK Worldwide, a company that will handle the 28-year-olds projects outside of music.
The first is The Barbers Daughters, a handcrafted jewelry line engraved with messages of hope.