Grammy Awards

Arts and Culture

Doechii’s Thom Browne look at the Grammys bridged street culture and luxury fashion

The Conversation - February 15, 2025

Doechii poses in the press room with the award for best rap album for ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ during the 67th annual Grammy Awards...

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Bold statement, or a product of misogyny? What Bianca Censori’s ‘naked dress’ says about fashion on the red carpet

The Conversation - February 13, 2025

EPA/ALLISON DINNER by Harriette Richards, RMIT University Despite the many musical achievements celebrated at this year’s Grammy Awards, it was Bianca Censori’s red carpet appearance that...

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Beyoncé becomes most nominated artist in Grammy history

Black Information Network - November 9, 2024

Beyoncé has again made Grammy history. On Friday (November 8), the Recording Academy unveiled the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, and Beyoncé led the...

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Tyla wins inaugural award for Best African Music Performance at Grammys

Black Information Network - February 5, 2024

Tyla made history at the 2024 Grammy Awards. On Sunday (February 4), Tyla took home the trophy for Best African Music Performance for her hit...

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Michelle Obama wins second Grammy award, ‘The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times’

Roz Edward - February 5, 2024

On Sunday, Michelle Obama won her second Grammy Award, triumphing over strong competition in the storytelling category. At this year’s pre-telecast ceremony, the award for...

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Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?

The Conversation - February 3, 2024

Miriam Makeba was the first African to win a Grammy, but only when she partnered with a US star, Harry Belafonte. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images by...

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From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment

Courier Newsroom - April 3, 2022

by Garhe Osiebe, Rhodes University Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming...

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A look back at Grammy fashion through the decades

Courier Newsroom - January 19, 2018

On May 4, 1959, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Autry and other musical luminaries sat down to formal dinners and golden statues in...

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Kendrick, Lady Gaga create memorable Grammy moments

Courier Newsroom - February 16, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Grammys had some technical stumbles this year, but also some unforgettable moments from Kendrick Lamar to Lady Gaga and...

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