Mary Lou Williams Has Been Belatedly Revered And Reappraised. It’s Time To Examine Her Music On Its Own Terms.

In recent years, the hitherto-obscure jazz pianist, composer and bandleader Mary Lou Williams has received a tidal wave of overdue appreciation. But is slapping the word "genius" on an underrepresented artist's name enough? Keep reading

Global Spin: Watch Afrobeats Artist Diamond Platnumz Represent Tanzania With A Kinetic Performance Of “Gidi”

In this episode of Global Spin, a performance series spotlighting international artists, watch Afrobeats artist Diamond Platnumz elevate Tanzania on the global stage with a thrilling take on "Gidi" Keep reading

Lee “Scratch” Perry Documentary Director Sets The Record Straight On The Reggae Icon’s Legacy — Including A Big Misconception About Bob Marley

'The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry,' a documentary that showcases the reggae pioneer's eccentricity, first debuted in 2008. Now streaming on Criterion Collection, co-director Adam Bhala Lough details his experience capturing a legend. Keep reading

Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Why Joeboy Calls Nigerian Jollof Rice “The Best Food In The World”

Learn about how jollof rice, video games and the energy of a live crowd spark joy for Joeboy in his appearance on GRAMMY.com's Herbal Tea & White Sofas Keep reading

Positive Vibes Only: Brandon Camphor And OneWay Come Together For An Angelic Performance Of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”

The dynamic gospel group BC1Way — Brandon Camphor and OneWay — deliver an angelic performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," commonly referred to as the Black national anthem in the United States, for Positive Vibes Only Keep reading

GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Quincy Jones Win Record Of The Year For “We Are The World” In 1986

In the newest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, 28-time GRAMMY-winning producer Quincy Jones wins Record Of The Year for his star-studded charity single "We Are The World" Keep reading

For The Record: Why Neil Young’s Commercial Breakout ‘Harvest’ Is Weirder & More Wonderful Than You Remember

In the latest edition of For The Record, revisit Neil Young's 1972 breakout album 'Harvest' for its 50th anniversary — and examine how the ambling AOR favorite contains something stranger and darker at its core Keep reading

Living Legends: Jazz Titan Dee Dee Bridgewater On Fighting For Her Rights, Mentoring Young Women & Not Suffering Fools On The Bandstand

Living Legends is a series that spotlights icons in music still going strong today. This week, GRAMMY.com sat down with Dee Dee Bridgewater, a jazz-vocal titan headed into her sixth active decade with integrity, autonomy and a fighting spirit. Keep reading

Press Play At Home: Watch Spencer Rock The Stage With An Eye-Catching Performance Of “No Direction”

Multifaceted alternative artist Spencer. rocks the stage with an evocative rendition of his 2021 standout track "No Direction" for his performance on Press Play At Home Keep reading

9 Ways To Support Black Musicians & Creators Year-Round

February may be Black History Month, but you can support Black creators year-round. From donating time and resources to boosting an artist's signal, here are some simple — yet impactful — ways to support Black music every day. Keep reading