Black Music Month: California Celebrates History and Heroes
June 8, 2023
Kenny Vance has a talent for creating vivid musical imagery.
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Grammy Awards
Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Convicted of First-Degree Murder
July 6, 2022
On their second day of deliberation, a Los Angeles County jury convicted Eric Holder Jr., 32, of first-degree murder of beloved Grammy-award winning rapper and entrepreneur Ermias Asghedom, professionally known as Nipsey Hussle.
Grammys CEO on a mission to regain music community’s trust
October 28, 2021
When Harvey Mason jr. took the helm at the Recording Academy, the Grammy-nominated producer knew there would be an uphill climb. He’s heard firsthand from some in the music community that the academy wasn’t a fit for them, the award voting process was ineffective, and that the organization lacked diversity. Those critical responses have fueled Mason’s mission as the academy’s CEO to right the wrongs and listen to the voices of the unheard. He’s already replaced the nominations review committee with a new member peer-driven voting system, overhauled the leadership with two co-presidents, increased membership and committed to hiring more
Valeisha Butterfield Jones Named as The Recording Academy’s First Diversity & Inclusion Officer
May 7, 2020
“We are thrilled to welcome Valeisha Butterfield Jones into the Recording Academy family,” said Academy Chair and Interim President and CEO Harvey Mason Mason in a statement. “Valeisha has been a force in driving systemic change and enhancing equal opportunities for underrepresented groups across entertainment, technology, and politics.”
WATCH: LA Sentinel @ Grammy Awards
February 7, 2020
GALLERY: 62nd Annual Grammys Red Carpet
January 30, 2020
Pictures from the star-studded event
Nipsey Hussle to be Honored During Sunday’s Grammy Awards
January 23, 2020
Rapper Nipsey Hussle will be posthumously honored during Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony with a musical tribute featuring John Legend, Meek Mill and others, The Recording Academy announced today.
Legendary songstress Dionne Warwick announces, “She’s Back,” first new album in five years
March 14, 2019
In addition to ten tracks of new songs as well of remakes of pop/soul gems, “She’s Back” will be packaged with a bonus disc of Ms. Warwick’s 1998 album, “Dionne Sings Dionne,” which features her greatest hits, remastered for this package. “She’s Back” also includes duets with Kenny Lattimore (“What Color Is Love”), Musiq Soulchild (“Am I Dreaming?”) as well as Bone, Thugs & Harmony’s Krayzie Bone (“Déjà Vu”).
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Still Reigns Supreme
September 6, 2018
RIAA’s platinum status was once equivalent to selling one million albums or songs, but in 2013 the company began incorporating streaming from YouTube, Spotify and other digital music services to determine certification for albums and songs.
Music and the Movement: The Lasting Legacy of the Queen of Soul
September 4, 2018
If you could choose one artist to embody the African American experience of the 20th century, it would have to be the incomparable Miss Aretha Franklin.
Recording Academy Sets Feb. 10 Date for Grammy Awards
July 19, 2018
The Recording Academy announced the date for the Grammy Awards’ return to Los Angeles, with the 61st annual ceremony set for Feb. 10 at the Staples Center.
Terrace Martin on Music: “It starts with the children”
March 3, 2017
Locke High School alum and music producer Terrace Martin talks about the Crenshaw district and the importance of having music classes in schools.
Host: Brandon I. Brooks
R&B group King talk about their Grammy Nominated Album “We Are King”
February 25, 2017
Members from the R&B group King explain their music style at the 59th annual Grammy Awards.
Host: Brandon I. Brooks
Rev. Run and Justine Simmons at the 2016 Grammy Awards
February 18, 2016
Ron Isley at the 2016 Grammys
February 18, 2016