She has been Recording and Performing WORLD MUSIC since 1982. She has been nominated for the Grammys 12 times and won 5 so far , under same category.
Global/World Music means songs from NON-WESTERN influence ; songs that doesn't follow the American or British Pop culture. It's different from Afrobeat and Afrobeats.
Global Music Album Award category is for influential Music from around the globe ; to honor Artistes with Artistic achievements, Technical proficiency and overall excellence in the Recording Industry without regard to ALBUM SALES or CHART position.
If she get nominated for that category , she'll always win because of her musical influence on that category - the essence of the category is to pick cultural and societal treated issues on a body of work well done musically.
Angelique Kidjo has a well rooted music background in over 5 genres and she sings in 5 different languages. She's a doctor of Music from Berklee Music college amongst other areas. She has won awards and represented her 'continent' on several occasions globally. She owns that category unless she's not nominated !
I think by now , we can cut the argument. The Grammys is regulated by the Academy based on their parameters. It'll be funny of us to say they cheat ; at least it's very transparent on their website and socials.
I think our Artistes needs to do better on Songwriting , Genre definition and performance and networking beyond Africa. We are doing well globally and I Celebrate that fact.
© MrMotun. (Writer)
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