Singer/songwriter icon Carole King took to the stage at Alicia Keys' Black Ball event November 7th.

The fundraising gala was held at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom for Keys' charity, Keep a Child Alive. It is the organization's 10-year anniversary.  Jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers, British soul singer Laura Mvula and opera singer Kathleen Battle also performed.

Keep a Child Alive assists people affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.  Last year, the organization honored Oprah Winfrey. 

For more information, go to Keep A Child Alive .

To see photos of the event, please visit our Gallery.