Simon Coates

Simon Coates

Simon Coates is a GRAMMY.com contributor.

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Why 1985 Was A Landmark Year For Reggae: From The GRAMMYs To Sleng Teng

Why 1985 Was A Landmark Year For Reggae: From The GRAMMYs To Sleng Teng

Bob Marley and the Wailers were one of the biggest music acts in the world in the 1970s and early '80s, but a dark cloud overshadowed international reggae after Robert Nesta Marley died on May 11, 1981. While a global audience of reggae lovers mourned Marley's loss, reggae continued to flourish as the decade unfolded. New artists and trends sprouted…

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Meet The First-Time GRAMMY Nominee: Jordan Adetunji On How Kehlani, TikTok & Video Games Were The Secrets To His Success

The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, Feb. 2. Watch highlights from the 2025 GRAMMYs on live.GRAMMY.com. The 2025 GRAMMYs telecast will be reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Donate to the Recording Academy's…

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