The Non-Diatonic Chord In 'Empire State of Mind' Hit Different When Alicia Keys Performed It at The Knicks' First Championship Parade In 53 Years
On June 18, 2026, Alicia Keys performed at the Knicks' championship parade, the city's first NBA title in 53 years. The song she chose has replaced Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" as the go-to anthem of the city, and the music theory behind it helps explain why.
