Grammy Doubles Up On Africa [2027]

The Recording Academy has introduced five new categories ahead of the 2027 Grammy Awards, expanding the range of musical genres and traditions recognised at the annual ceremony.

The new categories are Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best Latin Song, Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, and Best Traditional Folk Album.

The additions come two years after the Grammys created the Best African Music Performance category, giving African music a dedicated award category at the ceremony for the first time.

The Best African Music Performance category was introduced during the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony held in 2024. The category was created to recognise recordings that feature elements of African musical traditions and cultural expressions.

South African singer Tyla became the first winner of the category in 2024 with her global hit song Water. She won ahead of Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Davido featuring Musa Keys, Ayra Starr, and Asake and Olamide, who were among the nominees.

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