Meet Kibrom Birhane, A Keyboardist & Vocalist Fusing Jazz With 1,000-Year-Old Ethiopian Tradition

Need a gateway to the universe of sounds Ethiopia contains? Why not start with Kibrom Birhane, who blends Ethiopian scales and melodies with Western rhythms on his new album, 'Here and There'? Keep reading

Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Ghanaian Singer Gyakie (Literally) Brings A Taste Of Home With Her Everywhere She Goes

In this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, Ghanaian singer Gyakie reveals her favorite backstage treat and explains why she still gets emotional every time she goes on stage. Keep reading

5 Takeaways From Luke Combs’ New Album ‘Growin’ Up’

With his third studio album, 'Growin' Up,' Luke Combs continues to deliver his patented lyrical authenticity and chronicles a more mature — but still rowdy — phase of his life. Keep reading

Giveon’s Debut Album ‘Give Or Take’ Is A Promise To Never Give Up On Love

Giveon — the Justin Bieber collaborator with the distinct baritone — contemplates love and happiness, with a little help from Mom, on his debut album, 'Give or Take.' Keep reading

Positive Vibes Only: Reggae Star Yaadcore Offers Spiritual Unity With A Full-Band Performance Of “The Calling”

In the latest episode of Positive Vibes Only, Yaadcore delivers a hopeful full-band performance of "The Calling," a song that opens its arms to all kinds of listeners, all over the world. Keep reading

Louis Armstrong’s Later Years Were Richer Than Many Thought. Here’s How Two Leading Scholars Dismantle Old Thinking.

GRAMMY-winning author and scholar Ricky Riccardi knocks down Louis Armstrong mischaracterizations in his writing; National Jazz Museum Senior Scholar Loren Schoenberg thinks we shouldn't give them oxygen at all. They're both right — and here's why. Keep reading

11 Amazing Elvis Covers, From Frank Sinatra To Kacey Musgraves

Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' hits theaters June 24 with a star-studded soundtrack. In honor of the King and his new film, GRAMMY.com shares 11 Elvis covers — because imitation is the highest form of flattery, thank you very much. Keep reading

Maroon 5’s ‘Songs About Jane’ Turns 20: How Their Early Simplicity Paid Off In Dividends — And What It Can Teach All Musicians

By playing it straight on their funky, soulful, downbeat debut, 'Songs About Jane,' Maroon 5 charted the course for the rest of their career and allowed them to go as big as they want. What can all of us learn from an album like this? Keep reading

GRAMMY Rewind: H.E.R. Brings Her Whole Team Onstage While Accepting The GRAMMY Award For Best R&B Album In 2019

H.E.R. won her first two GRAMMY trophies in 2019, including Best R&B Album for her self-titled EP. As she took the stage, the singer was speechless — but made sure proper thanks were given to those who helped get her there. Keep reading

Nipsey Hussle’s Entrepreneurial Legacy: How The Rapper Supported His Community & Inspired Rap’s Next Generation

On June 18, Nipsey Hussle's The Marathon Collective opened in his hometown of Los Angeles. GRAMMY.com looks back on the late rapper's multifaceted career that continues years after his untimely 2019 passing. Keep reading