Global spotlight: African music’s Grammy moment – edition.cnn.com

A man with long dreadlocks, sunglasses, and a beard performs on stage, bringing African music into the global spotlight as he holds a green microphone and wears a white tank top and camouflage pants.

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture.

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That momentum will be on display in Los Angeles on Saturday at Pamoja, YouTube Music’s annual African music and culture celebration. Organizers say the theme reflects the collaborative and cross-border nature of African music’s global rise.

The event will honor nominees in the Recording…

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