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There’s a new category for African musicians at the Grammys. Here’s what you need to know about the nominees

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) — For the first time, African music will have its own category at the Grammys. The Recording Academy will showcase three new categories for this year’s awards, including “Best ...

Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.
AOL

'I may not be human but I sing from my soul' - AI divides African musicians

Described as a virtual singer powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Mya Blue says: "I am not the enemy, I am just a music lover exploring the different sounds of the world." Her Instagram account, ...
Iowa Public Radio

He's the first African musician to get a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

On December 19, the first African musician ever awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was announced. The honor goes to Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer and activist who died in 1997. He joins an ...
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African musicians awarded in AFRIMA

Africa's star musicians hit the red carpet this past weekend at the annual All Africa Music Awards, celebrating the continent's best talent. The four-day event culminated Sunday evening at an awards ...
Philadelphia Tribune

There’s a new category for African musicians at the Grammys. Here’s what you need to know

For the first time, African music will have its own category at the Grammys. The Recording Academy will showcase three new categories for this year’s awards, including “Best African Music Performance” ...