The Grammy Awards require diversity and gender equality to thrive – Angélique Kidjo
The Grammy Awards “require diversity [and] female equality,” according to African music icon Angélique Kidjo.
We must consider the entire infrastructure because men dominate the music business, according to the celebrity who serves as a trustee for the ceremony.
Hip-hop in particular has been criticized for being ignored by the event. Since Outkast’s Speakerboxxx in 2004, no rap album has won album of the year.
Kidjo told the BBC, “We’re working on it. “We are addressing it.”
In protest of their music being restricted to genre categories like rap and R&B and, in some cases, not recognized at all, some of the most popular artists in the world, including Drake and The Weeknd, are presently abstaining from participating in the 65-year-old organization.
The Weeknd declared in 2021, following the snub of his multi-platinum album After Hours, “Forget award shows.” “I don’t care any more, personally. I have three Grammys, but they currently have no meaning for me.
According to Kidjo, the Recording Academy is working to mend these bonds under the guidance of CEO Harvey Mason, Jr.
Once his predecessor was ousted for alleging that the election process was “rigged,” he took over three years ago.
According to Kidjo, “He came in at a time [that was] incredibly difficult and he is taking this challenge full on.”
“He’s open to conversation and proposals. Harvey has to be contacted by people, and we need to start the dialogue and assist Harvey in getting there.
The Grammys have made some dubious choices over the past three years notwithstanding his direction.
When John Batiste won album of the year in 2022 against Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and the combined skills of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, eyebrows were aroused; nevertheless, at this year’s presentation, Harry Styles triumphed over Beyoncé’s acclaimed disco masterpiece Renaissance.
