Adele

After growing up listening to artists as diverse as Etta James, Jeff Buckley and Jill Scott, English singer-songwriter Adele quickly developed a powerful voice of her own. Now, she's a pop success in her own right, having broken through with her 2008 debut album, 19. Hear her perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia, with opening act Angel Taylor.

With enthusiastic critical reception, Adele has been rewarded with "soul sensation" status in the U.K. on the strength of her powerful voice and winning personality. Hear her perform on World Cafe with host David Dye.

After releasing her debut album, 19, to critical acclaim earlier this year, British artist Adele was dubbed the next Amy Winehouse by the British press. The young singer-songwriter talks about her record and her new-found fame.

Coming up along with a slew of British singers who look back to classic '60s girl groups, Adele stands out with a big, bluesy voice. At just 20, she sounds wise beyond her years, writing songs of heartbreak and loneliness. Here, Adele performs songs from her debut CD, 19, with just a guitarist for accompaniment.

Despite her troubles with addiction, British singer Amy Winehouse has soared to popularity and inspired a new generation of female singer-songwriters in the U.K. Young, female artists like Adele and Duffy have found success on the charts.

Despite her troubles with addiction, British singer Amy Winehouse has soared to popularity and inspired a new generation of female singer-songwriters in the U.K. Young, female artists like Adele and Duffy have found success on the charts.