Monae, Janelle

Drake showed up (and got cut off), Brandi Carlile provided a thrill and Alicia Keys brought the chill. From powerhouse performances to mismatched collaborations, here’s how we saw the show. 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

The music awards have failed to recognize boundary-pushing black performers. But this year there’s a welcome surprise in a less-heralded competition. 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

Genre lines continued to blur and the definition of album shifted further in another year of upheaval in pop music. Source


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