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| PICTURE: GRAMMY AWARDS - BEST AFRICAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE |
The Recording Academy of Music and Art (Grammy) has made a historic announcement that will delight music lovers around the world. For the first time ever, the 66th GRAMMY Awards, which will take place in 2024, will include a new award category to honor the best of African music - Best African Music Performance.
What is African Music?
African music is a broad term that encompasses the diverse and dynamic musical expressions that originate from the African continent. African music is influenced by various factors, such as culture, history, geography, religion, politics, and social issues. African music also reflects the creativity and innovation of African music artists, who blend traditional and modern elements to create unique and captivating sounds.Some of the popular genres of African music are Afrobeat, Afro-fusion, Afro Pop, Afrobeats, Alte, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Genge, Kizomba, Chimurenga, High Life, Fuji, Kwassa, Ndombolo, Mapouka, Ghanaian Drill, Afro-House, South African Hip-Hop, and Ethio Jazz. These genres have been gaining popularity and recognition across the globe, thanks to the talent and achievements of African music artists like Angelique Kidjo,Wizkid, Diamond Platnumz, Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Fally Ipupa, Sauti Sol, Sho Madjozi, and Master KG.
Why is the New Category Important?
The new category of Best African Music Performance is not only a way of celebrating the musical excellence of African artists, but also a way of acknowledging and respecting the rich and vibrant musical legacy of Africa. The new category also shows the Recording Academy’s commitment to listening and responding to feedback from the music community, representing a wide range of musical genres accurately, and staying in tune with the ever-changing musical landscape. Along with Best African Music Performance, two other new categories will debut at the 66th GRAMMY Awards - Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording.The announcement of the new category has been met with enthusiasm and pride by African music fans and industry players, who see it as a recognition and validation of their musical identity and culture. The new category will also create more opportunities for African music artists to showcase their skills and achievements on a global stage, and to inspire and influence other musicians and listeners around the world.
How to Watch the 66th GRAMMY Awards?
The Recording Academy will reveal the details and eligibility for the new category at a later date. The nominations for the 66th GRAMMY Awards will be revealed in December 2023. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS on February 4th, 2024.If you are a fan of African music, or if you are curious to discover the amazing musical diversity and quality of the continent, you should not miss this historic event. You will be able to witness the first-ever Best African Music Performance award, and to enjoy the performances and speeches of some of the most talented and influential African music artists of our time.
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Editor's Note: This post was last updated on February 2, 2024.
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