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Tracks responding to real-time events and a spectrum of moods captured the hodgepodge feelings of life in lockdown. Source
Hear tracks by Tierra Whack, Gillian Welch, Xenia Rubinos and others. Source
The award last year for “DAMN.” upended expectations for a prize that had stuck almost entirely to classical music. What comes next? Source
Ariana Grande skipped the ceremony and made lots of noise, while Drake showed up and had his microphone cut off. Source
The awards show made a series of changes in the past year to address its lack of diversity. But whether new nominees will win — or big names will show up — isn’t guaranteed. Source
Facing criticism for a lack of diversity, the Recording Academy shifted its show’s processes, giving a crop of young and less heralded artists a chance to shine. Source
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