Amid the celebration of Grammys night comes reflection about the art that propelled musicians to the event. At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, music from classical to metal to roots gospel was recognized with nominations. Read more...
Photo: Gloria Estefan stands on stage in front of a gold screen with a projection of a Grammy trophy. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. (Courtesy of Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
This post was updated Feb. 4 at 9:17 p.m. Not every award may be presented on television, but winning a Grammy remains a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While this year’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards took on a message of philanthropy and fire relief, the recognition of the best in music remained one of the event’s primary focuses. Read more...
Photo: Sean Ono Lennon (left) holds a Grammy trophy on the red carpet at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. The musician, who is the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, won his first Grammy in the category of Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package for “Mind Games.” (Courtesy of Recording Academy)
This post was updated Feb. 4 at 8:55 p.m. In the heart of Los Angeles, this year’s Grammy Awards celebrated much more than music. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards were held at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, honoring the best music released between Sept. Read more...
Photo: Beyoncé accepts the trophy for Album of the Year at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. She won the trophy for her LP “COWBOY CARTER” after previously losing for “I AM…SASHA FIERCE,” “BEYONCÉ,” “Lemonade” and “RENAISSANCE.” (Courtesy of CBS/Recording Academy)
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 6:11 p.m. For one member of the UCLA community, playing trumpet for Beyoncé is no longer just a dream. Read more...
Photo: Ryan Svendsen sits at his computer surrounded by several of his trumpets. The alumnus and UCLA extension instructor played the trumpet on Beyoncé’s song “16 CARRIAGES,” which is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. (Courtesy of Evan Lanam)
For The Weeknd, tomorrow has finally arrived. Abel Tesfaye – the Canadian superstar who performs under the moniker The Weeknd – released his sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” on Friday, which arrives three years after his last full-length LP “Dawn FM.” The new project covers 22 songs over 84 minutes of music and marks the end of a trilogy of The Weeknd’s albums that began with “After Hours” in 2020. Read more...
Photo: A closeup image of The Weeknd’s sweaty face against a white background is used as the cover for his sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The 22-track, 84-minute project was released Jan. 31 and is the third LP in a trilogy from the Canadian superstar, following 2020’s “After Hours” and 2022’s “Dawn FM.” (Courtesy of The Weeknd XO Music ULC, marketed by Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
From gospel roots to Grammy nominations, Alexander Lloyd Blake is transforming the music industry with arrangements that touch both the heart and the conscience. Blake, a musician and UCLA alumnus, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella for his arrangement of “Rose Without The Thorns.” The composition, performed by his music ensemble Tonality alongside the group säje, showcases Blake’s attention to harmony and social justice alike. Read more...
Photo: Alexander Lloyd Blake wears a red and blue outfit during a rehearsal. The alumnus is nominated this Sunday for the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella. (Courtesy of Michael Owen Baker)
