Fifty Percent Of Recording Academy’s 2023 New Member Class Are People Of Color

A record-breaking 2,400+ diverse music creators have joined the Recording Academy® as part of the organization’s 2023 New Member Class. In a demonstration of the Academy’s commitment to remaking its overall membership, 50% of the new class are people of color, 46% of this year’s class are under the age of 40, and 37% are… Continue reading Fifty Percent Of Recording Academy’s 2023 New Member Class Are People Of Color

Recording Academy And CBS Presents A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop

Set For Nov. 8 At YouTube Theater TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, OCT. 14; SPECIAL TO AIR SUNDAY, DEC. 10 ON CBS WHO:A star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends and GRAMMY®-winning artists including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie… Continue reading Recording Academy And CBS Presents A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop

Grammy-Winning Artists Angélique Kidjo And JP Saxe Perform Intimate Right Here, Right Now Concert At The Recording Academy New York Office To Raise Awareness For Climate Justice

RECORDING ACADEMY AND UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND SHARES ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW MINI GLOBAL CLIMATE CONCERTS The Recording Academy®, the official Music Partner of Right Here, Right Now Music, with the support of United Nations Human Rights, plan for international Right… Continue reading Grammy-Winning Artists Angélique Kidjo And JP Saxe Perform Intimate Right Here, Right Now Concert At The Recording Academy New York Office To Raise Awareness For Climate Justice

Vice President Kamala Harris and The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective Host Historic Event Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop

Hosted at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence on Sept. 9, 2023, in collaboration with the Recording Academy®’s prestigious Black Music Collective and Live Nation Urban, the lively event continued the year-long celebration paying tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. The event featured numerous artist performances, moving speeches from genre legends and showcased Hip-Hop’s far-reaching… Continue reading Vice President Kamala Harris and The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective Host Historic Event Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop

Grammy Museum Presents Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Opening Oct.7

NEW EXHIBIT CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP-HOP THROUGH AN EXPANSIVE AND INTERACTIVE EXPLORATION OF THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF THE GENRE AND CULTURE EXHIBIT INCLUDES ARTIFACTS FROM ARTISTS INCLUDING DAPPER DAN, LADY PINK, LL COOL J, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., TUPAC SHAKUR, AND MANY MORE The GRAMMY Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with Hip-Hop… Continue reading Grammy Museum Presents Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Opening Oct.7

Recording Academy Appoints Todd Dupler To Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer

The Recording Academy® has appointed Todd Dupler as Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer, effective immediately. In his role, Dupler oversees the Advocacy division focused on championing creators’ rights and elevating important policy issues that stand to affect the music community. He also orchestrates cross-departmental efforts to advance the overall advocacy goals of the Recording… Continue reading Recording Academy Appoints Todd Dupler To Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer