This June, the Recording Academy is celebrating two important cultural months: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month & Black Music Month. Along with its nationwide affiliates and Chapters, the Academy is honoring and celebrating these two influential communities by hosting several inclusive events and diverse programming throughout the month.
These events include exclusive interviews and performances, uplifting playlists on GRAMMY.com, film screenings highlighting Black music legends, intimate conversations with rising queer and non-binary artists, and much more.
The Recording Academy is committed to building a community that cares and channels Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) fundamentals at its core. We welcome all artists, creators and music industry professionals from all walks of life. Representing musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and industry professionals who are changing the music industry landscape today, we cultivate the well-being of the global music community via our inclusive initiatives and by engaging Chapters and affiliates all year long.
This month, we are giving a special spotlight to the LGBTQIA+ and Black music communities, whose members and creators represent some of the most accomplished professionals working in music today.
Some of the featured events happening this month include: a GRAMMY Museum Hip-Hop Block Party, an online webinar discussing the preservation of the James Brown Archive, presented by the Producers & Engineers Wing; a special screening of Little Richard: I Am Everything at the GRAMMY Museum; Latin GRAMMY Talks celebrating Latin music creators, presented by the Latin Recording Academy; and much more.
Stream Now: Listen To GRAMMY.com's 2024 Pride Month Playlist Of Rising LGBTQIA+ Artists
Across the Recording Academy, we purposely participate in service to provide the international music community a bridge connecting the Recording Academy to the wider music industry. We strive to be as inclusive as the music and creators we represent. This June, we're celebrating music in all its beautiful diversity.
Below, see the full list of Recording Academy events and programming celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month & Black Music Month 2024 this June. Learn more about the Recording Academy's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, recent DEI achievements, and year-round work to support marginalized voices in music.
Atlanta Chapter "Recipe For Change: The State of R&B" Private Episode Screening & VIP Mixer
Presented by: Springhill Presents. ATL Chapter x DEI x BMC
Date: Monday, June 3rd
Time: 5-7p.m. ET
Location: Culinary Dropout - Atlanta, GA
To celebrate Black Music Month & the upcoming State of R&B episode of SpringHill’s Emmy-winning series "Recipe For Change," SpringHill and the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective will be co-hosting a music-filled experience for industry leaders and innovators across the country who share a deep connection to their love of R&B music.
The D.C., NAS, Atlanta, L.A. and N.Y. Chapters will be sending out a special screening link for their members to enjoy the episode. During the screening, guests discuss the artistic experiences of crafting the perfect song, building bodies of work and careers in music, the inspiring ways they challenge stereotypes, the importance of paying homage to the musicians who came before them and more.
Episode Talent: Host + Chef: 5x GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling singer, songwriter, producer Tank and Chef Gabrielle Reyes
Dinner Guests:
Singer/songwriter, producer and actor Leon Thomas
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Queen Naija
GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger
Acclaimed actress and GRAMMY-nominated singer Amber Riley
GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Kenyon Dixon
Open to the public? Invite only.
7 Days of Pride and Allyship
Presented by: DEI, New York Chapter
Date: June 3 - June 10
Location: Online
Each day, we will feature one member of the community + one ally. Members will sign up via an online form to participate. Posts will be shared via the New York Chapter Facebook Group the week of June 3-10.
New York Chapter Facebook Group
Preserving A Legacy: The James Brown Archive
Presented by: The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing and Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services, Primary Wave Music Publishing
Date: Tuesday, June 4
Time: 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
Location: Online webinar
Presented by the Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing and Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services in recognition of Black Music Month, this panel discussion will highlight the remarkable efforts behind preserving the James Brown Archive, and its historic recording of The Night James Brown Saved Boston.
Moderated by Meg Travis (Global Head of Marketing, Communications, and Customer Success, Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services), the panel will feature Ryan Butler (Vice President, DEI, Recording Academy), Maureen Droney (Vice President, Producers & Engineers Wing, Recording Academy), Donna Grecco (Vice President, Creative and Assets Management, Primary Wave), and Kelly Pribble (Director, Media Preservation Technology, Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services) discussing the importance of maintaining such iconic archives to preserve our cultural history
Open to the public? This event is open to Producers & Engineers Wing members or by invitation only.
Latin GRAMMY Talks (Pride and BMM) YouTube Playlist
Presented by: Latin Recording Academy
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Location: Online Digital Series
Latin GRAMMY Talks is an initiative by the Latin Recording Academy designed to provide a platform where artists can freely discuss topics that affect and matter to them. This series aims to foster open conversations, offering artists a space to share their personal experiences, insights, and perspectives on a variety of issues within the music industry and beyond. Through these talks, the Latin Recording Academy seeks to support and amplify the voices of Latin artists, encouraging a deeper understanding and connection within the artistic community and with audiences worldwide.
The Latin GRAMMY Talks that will be featured:
Gloria Groove & Pablo Bispo
Amara "La Negra"& Yotuel
Alex Cuba & Yendry
Iza & Fioti
Villano Antillano & Daniel Rene
Leslie Grace & Rico Love
Nicole Zignago & Esteman
Emily Estefan & Dani Ride
Tostao & Danay Suárez
Open to the public? Yes
A Discussion on the Current State of R&B
Presented by: Springhill Presents. ATL Chapter x DEI x BMC
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Time: 7 p.m. PT
Location: Los Angeles
On June 5, SpringHill and the Black Music Collective will collaborate on an in-person event in Los Angeles that celebrates R&B and the release of the upcoming State of R&B episode of SpringHill’s Emmy-winning series "Recipe For Change."
Open to the public? Invite only
Spotlight: Chrissy Chlapecka
Presented by: GRAMMY Museum
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Time: 7:30 p.m. PT
Location: GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles
In celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride month, the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Chrissy Chlapecka to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater. The evening will include a conversation about her creative process on her debut EP, Girlie Pop, her rising career, and more, with a performance to follow. Chrissy not only captivates with her obvious star power, powerful vocals, humor, and magnetic stage presence, but the core of her artistry and journey defies conventional norms. Beneath a glamorous, hyper feminine and camp exterior, Chrissy has solidified a platform rooted in equality, feminism and amplifying disenfranchised voices in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
Open to the public? Yes
Los Angeles Chapter P&E Wing Summit
Presented by: Volume Studios
Date: Thursday, June 6
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. PT
Location: Los Angeles
The Recording Academy's Los Angeles Chapter will be hosting a Producers & Engineers Wing Summit. This all day event will feature two live audience tapings of the ongoing social media series Conversations: GRAMMYs Bridges the Gaps, which will focus on various topics related to the audio community. It will also feature those within the Black Music Collective and Pride community during the events keynote discussions. Followed by tours of Volume and 1500 Sound Academy, a give back gear drive for students of 1500 Sound Academy and Inner-City Arts, and a mixer for networking. This amazing event will showcase the Recording Academy's diverse initiatives and support of the pro audio community.
Open to the public? This event is only open to Recording Academy members
GRAMMY Museum Hip-Hop Block Party
Presented by: Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and the GRAMMY Museum
Date: Thursday, June 6
Time: 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. PT
Location: GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles
The GRAMMY Museum Hip-Hop Block Party will celebrate and empower local artists and businesses, creating an unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and culture in celebration of Black Music Month in downtown Los Angeles. Each floor of the Museum will be activated, transforming into a living canvas of artistic expression. Events include dynamic dance showcases lead by Leslie "Big Lez” Segar and Richard "Swoop” Whitebear, a cutting-edge fashion show featuring Cross Colours and the Black Design Collective, a captivating Sight & Sound photo gallery presented by Alvin Allure & Entertain the Angels and Corentin Villemeur, and riveting live performances by UraelB and Xian Bell. DJ R-Tistic will set the vibe for the event on the ones and twos.
Open to the public? Yes
Latin GRAMMY Talks: Iza and Fióti
Presented by: Latin Recording GRAMMY
Date: Friday, June 7
Time: 10 a.m. ET
Location: Online Digital Series
Latin GRAMMY Talks is an initiative by the Latin Recording Academy designed to provide a platform where artists can freely discuss topics that affect and matter to them. This series aims to foster open conversations, offering artists a space to share their personal experiences, insights, and perspectives on a variety of issues within the music industry and beyond. Through these talks, the Latin Recording Academy seeks to support and amplify the voices of Latin artists, encouraging a deeper understanding and connection within the artistic community and with audiences worldwide.
Open to the public? Yes
Little Richard: I Am Everything Screening
Presented by: African American Film Critics Association and the GRAMMY Museum
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. PT
Location: GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles
Join us for a screening of the GRAMMY-nominated documentary, Little Richard: I Am Everything on Saturday, June 8 in the GRAMMY Museum's Clive Davis Theater in downtown Los Angeles. After the screening, the film’s award-winning director and producer, Lisa Cortes, will be joined in conversation by Dyana Williams, legendary journalist, and Black Music Month co-founder, as well as music industry executives, Erica Grayson, Moxieworld Consulting Founder, and Phylicia Fant, head of Amazon Music Partnerships.
Open to the public? Yes
Sunday Jam Session with the National Black Musicians Coalition
Presented by: National Black Musicians Coalition, Council District 9, and the GRAMMY Museum
Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. PT
Location: GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles
Join us Sunday, June 9 for a panel discussion and jam session featuring esteemed artists and members of the National Black Musicians Coalition, including Queen Cora, Gorden Campbell, and Divinity Roxx. The Mike Curb Café will be open for brunch sales with stunning views of downtown Los Angeles included at no charge.
Open to the public? Yes
STARZ x Recording Academy Transparency Talk - Lyrically Correct: How Black Music Shapes Narratives & Influences American Culture
Presented by: STARZ, DEI
Date: Monday, June 10
Time: 11a.m. ET
Location: RIAA office, Washington D.C.
In celebration of Black Music Month and Juneteenth, we are hosting a panel discussion at the RIAA office in DC with speakers including Dr. Chelsey Green, Rico Love, Michele Ballantyne, Members of Congress as well as additional talent in relation to The White House Juneteenth Concert. Potential performance TBD.
Open to the public? Invite only
An Evening With Judith Hill
Presented by: GRAMMY Museum
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 7:30p.m. PT
Location: GRAMMY Museum
In celebration of Black Music Month, The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome GRAMMY Award-winning vocal powerhouse Judith Hill to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening including a conversation moderated by The Music Times's Lyndsey Parker celebrating her newest album, Letters from a Black Widow, and discussing her creative process, career, collaborating with Michael Jackson and Prince, and more, with a stunning performance to follow.
Open to the public? Yes
Kinfolk Writing Camp
Presented by: DEI, Warner Music Group
Date: Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 13
Time: TBD
Location: Noise Nest Studio, Los Angeles
In celebration of Black Music Month, TRA and Warner Music Group are hosting a writing camp. Through a series of writing sessions, participants will have the opportunity to explore their artistic expressions and contribute to the creation of music that pays homage to the diverse genres and traditions within the Black music community. Our goal is to create a space where Black songwriters can connect, collaborate, and craft original pieces that resonate with the essence of Black Music Month.
Open to the public? Invite only
The Cookout
Presented by: DEI, Warner Music Group, Harmony Project
Date: Friday, June 21
Time: TBD
Location: Warner Music Group DTLA Center Stage
In honor of Black Music Month and Juneteenth, Warner Music Group and TRA are hosting a celebratory cookout, a cherished tradition in Black culture, to unite various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and black music professionals.
Open to the public? Invite only
Proud & Black: Honoring the Resilience of Black Queer Creators
Presented by: The New York Chapter, DEI, Live Nation, and Queer Capita
Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: TBD
Location: Live Nation offices in New York at 430 W. 15th St.
In collaboration with Live Nation and Queer Capita, the Recording Academy will produce a fireside chat with a prominent Queer Black artist. This conversation will focus on celebrating the intersectionality of Black and Queer identities. This content will be recorded and shared on RA social channels. This event may also include a potential performance.
Open to the public? Invite only
Los Angeles Chapter Presents: Up Close & Personal: In My Studio With… Academy Proud
Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Up Close & Personal: In My Studio With... is a demonstration and/or tutorial experience that allows P&E Wing committee members an opportunity to learn more about the different areas of production like Immersive Audio, collaborating with mastering engineers and producers from Los Angeles Chapter P&E Wing committee experts.
Open to the public? This event is open to Recording Academy members or by invitation only.
RSVP link: Coming soon!
Event Website: Coming soon!
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