The Grammy Awards took place on Sunday February 12, and even though separate awards for less commercial world-music related genres (Hawaiian, zydeco, Cajun, native American, Latin jazz, traditional world music, traditional folk, traditional gospel, and contemporary folk) were eliminated, there are still a number of categories featuring world music.
Check them out, below, along with the winners in each category.
And in case you missed it, relive the CBC Music's Grammys Live Chat. Our panel had the play-by-play, replete with witty repartee and keen musical insight. We think so, anyway.
39. Best Latin Pop, Rock, Or Urban Album
[WINNER] Drama Y Luz Maná [Warner Music Mexico]
Entren Los Que Quieran Calle 13 [Sony Music]
40. Best Regional Mexican Or Tejano Album
41. Best Banda Or Norteño Album
No Vengo A Ver Si Puedo... Si Por Que Puedo Vengo Michael Salgado [Zurdo Records]
42. Best Tropical Latin Album
[WINNER] The Last Mambo Cachao [Eventus/Sony Music Latin]
Homenaje A Los Rumberos Edwin Bonilla [Sonic Projects Records]
48. Best Reggae Album
[WINNER] Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life Stephen Marley [Tuff Gong/Universal Republic]
Harlem-Kingston Express Live! Monty Alexander [Motéma Music]
Summer In Kingston Shaggy [Ranch Entertainment]
49. Best World Music Album
Africa For Africa Femi Kuti [Knitting Factory Records]
posted by
Li Robbins
on Feb 10, 2012