2024 is a historic moment in music as it marks the first year that the Grammys have established a category to recognize Best African Music Performance. Acknowledging the tremendous surge in popularity of African music and its impact on the world, the award shines a spotlight on the African artists who are reshaping today’s music. After Harvey Mason Jr. embarked on a series of trips to Africa in 2022 that were “guided by curiosity,” the Recording Academy CEO and the organization at large were determined to become an…
