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Recording Academy Advances New Membership Model, Inviting This Year's Class

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Membership VP Laura Segura Mueller on how the Academy is "committing to fostering diversity and inclusion while encouraging the music industry to reexamine and reinvent their own long-standing practices"
Nate Hertweck
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Jun 4, 2019 - 12:52 pm

Over 1,300 highly-qualified music professionals from wide-ranging backgrounds, genres and disciplines woke up to good news this morning, as the Recording Academy begins extending membership invitations to its new class today. This monumental moment signifies a profound shift not only for the careers of the hand-picked music makers, but for the music industry in general. 

Last November, the Academy revolutionized its new member submission process for the first time in over 60 years, implementing a community-driven membership model.  Today, a new class of highly accomplished music professionals, recommended by their peers, receive an invitation to join the Recording Academy. We spoke with Laura Segura Mueller, Vice President of Membership & Industry Relations at the Recording Academy to gain some insight on this important step forward.

"The Recording Academy is honored to announce our inaugural membership class of 1340 qualified music creators and business professionals. The 2019 class is comprised of music creators and professionals from across the music industry and their talents and backgrounds span many genres, crafts, ethnicities, genders, ages, locations and professions. As a result of meaningful recent changes to our member recruitment process, the class is more representative of the diverse voices, modes of expression, and excellence within the music industry, as compared to the data reported in the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative studies released in 2018 and 2019."

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— LIΔNΔ ВAΝK$ (@LianaBanks) June 5, 2019

The Annenberg studies revealed a very lopsided gender breakdown, reporting that across the Billboard chart data sources, women only account for 21.7 percent of artists, 12.3 percent of songwriters, and 2.1 percent of producers. These figures stunned much of the music industry and provide a stark backdrop for the Recording Academy's inaugural class. 

Looking at the numbers, 49 percent of the Recording Academy class are females, 41 percent are from traditionally underrepresented communities, and 51 percent are 39 and under. The Recording Academy's current membership is 26 percent females, 24 percent traditionally underrepresented communities and 29 percent are 39 and under. While the improvement is clear, the work is just beginning.

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"When you compare these figures to what was reported in the 2019 Annenberg study, it’s clear that our new member class shows a marked improvement," said Segura Mueller. "We are deeply committed continuing this positive trend for years to come."

"With such dire statistics industry-wide, we will face challenges with future new member classes if not enough women and people of color are being hired, mentored, and have access to opportunities to lead and excel. The industry-wide change we need will only be achieved when new voices are encouraged to rise through the ranks," she said, emphasizing the need for partnership with the industry as a whole. 

Y’all .... I’m Officially apart of the @RecordingAcad  Thank you to everyone at the Academy for your Love and support!! It’s Lit!! pic.twitter.com/5rrjF3q1t7

— ASIAHN (@IamAsiahn) June 5, 2019

Last year marked the start of a series of turning points for both the Recording Academy and the music industry. As both began to take a closer look at itself, the picture of diversity and inclusion in today's music world snapped into focus, revealing a fundamental imbalance.

In response, the Recording Academy and committed industry leaders took action, organizing a Task Force chaired by Tina Tchen to examine and better understand the barriers and biases affecting underrepresented voices in the music industry and Academy, including women and people of color.

this made my entire week, i’m officially a @RecordingAcad voting member. i always believed if you wanted to make a change you had to go about it the right way | #GRAMMYs | #WeAreMusic | #GODISTHEGREATEST | #PlatterBoyz pic.twitter.com/LnY0Xuvkcc

— Poppa Foster (@BassmanFoster) June 4, 2019

Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow reflects, “I thank Tina and all of the participants for their hard work and follow through on the Diversity & Inclusion Task Force.  The task force was key in reviewing and helping us get this new member model off the ground after many years of internal development.  It is through an industry-wide dedication on this scale that we see true transformation.”

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Today our Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion announced an industry-wide inclusion initiative to expand opportunities for female producers and engineers. #WomenInTheMixhttps://t.co/KpGduqzt4S

— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 1, 2019

Ultimately, the move to a yearly membership model cycle, creates a unique opportunity to celebrate the talented individuals who make up the music community and recognize the creative endeavors that enable it to thrive. The new model also more closely reflects the peer-driven process behind the GRAMMY Awards, as Kelley Purcell, Senior Director of Member Outreach points out.
 
"Membership is the lifeblood of the Recording Academy and a privilege we strive to uphold," says Purcell. "This evolved model puts the power in the hands of music professionals to recommend who among their peers they think should be a member and will help ensure the Academy represents the breadth and depth of talent synonymous with the recording industry. The GRAMMY Awards are already renowned for being a peer-awarded honor, and now our membership model also reinforces that peer-driven commitment to excellence."

The class of invitees will have until voting ballot deadlines to accept their invitation and participate in the 62nd GRAMMY Awards, set to take place Jan 26, 2020 in Los Angeles.

Our new peer-driven membership model is just one more way that the Recording Academy is evolving while also encouraging other industry companies to reinvent their own long-standing practices," said Segura Mueller. "We are nurturing a more inclusive organization for our members today and for generations to come."

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Neil Portnow Addresses Diversity & Inclusion, Looks Ahead During Speech At 2019 GRAMMYs

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Jimmy Jam helps celebrate the outgoing President/CEO of the Recording Academy on the 61st GRAMMY Awards
Nate Hertweck
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Feb 10, 2019 - 9:58 pm

As Neil Portnow's tenure as Recording Academy President/CEO draws to its end, five-time GRAMMY winner Jimmy Jam paid tribute to his friend and walked us through a brief overview of some of the Academy's major recent achievements, including the invaluable work of MusiCares, the GRAMMY Museum, Advocacy and more.

Portnow delivered a brief speech, acknowledging the need to continue to focus on issues of diversity and inclusion in the music industry. He also seized the golden opportunity to say the words he's always wanted to say on the GRAMMY stage, saying, "I'd like to thank the Academy," showing his gratitude and respect for the staff, elected leaders and music community he's worked with during his career at the Recording Academy. "We can be so proud of what we’ve all accomplished together," Portnow added.

"As I finish out my term leading this great organization, my heart and soul are filled with gratitude, pride, for the opportunity and unequal experience," he continued. "Please know that my commitment to all the good that we do will carry on as we turn the page on the next chapter of the storied history of this phenomenal institution."

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2019 GRAMMY Awards To Air Feb. 10, 2019, From Los Angeles

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UPDATE: See the full list of 61st GRAMMY Nominations

GRAMMY season will be here before we know it, and now's the time to mark your calendars. On July 17, the Recording Academy announced all the dates you'll want to know. First and foremost, the 61st GRAMMY Awards, Music's Biggest Night, will be broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Nominations for the 61st GRAMMYs will be announced in all 84 categories on Dec. 5, which includes recordings released between Oct. 1, 2017, and Sept. 30, 2018.

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In the week leading up to Music's Biggest Night, we take time out to honor the many facets of our music community. GRAMMY Week will officially kick off Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, with the annual Producers & Engineers Wing GRAMMY Week celebration. We'll celebrate music education on Feb. 7 with the Music Educator Award presentation and the concert GRAMMY In The Schools Live!

On Feb. 8, we'll recognize the lawyers who help make our work as musicians possible at the Entertainment Law Initiative Event & Scholarship Presentation and recognize a music industry icon for their philanthropic efforts during the MusiCares Person of the Year gala later that evening. Feb. 9 is all about celebrating the 61st GRAMMYs with the GRAMMY Nominees Reception. The evening also includes Clive Davis' and the Recording Academy's Pre-GRAMMY Gala.

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To cap off the week, on Feb. 10 the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will honor GRAMMY winners in more than 70 categories shortly before the telecast. Following the 61st GRAMMY Awards show and broadcast, it's time to let loose with the official GRAMMY Celebration after party.

"We are delighted to host the world's premier music event back in our hometown and look forward to celebrating the remarkable musical contributions made by songwriters, producers, engineers, mixers, and recording artists," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "As always, GRAMMY season will kick off with a series of events that showcase various genres of music, educational programs, and our charitable initiatives. We look forward to working with our Los Angeles partners to produce some remarkable and unforgettable events."

So mark your calendars and buckle up, because we're in for an exciting new GRAMMY season in just a few short months. And if you're curious about how the GRAMMY Awards voting process works, we've got you covered here. For a full list of 61st GRAMMY Awards dates, including voting deadlines, you can check that out over here.

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Need something to look forward to? Here's what you'll want to know about the 2021 GRAMMYs, including nominations, timelines, rule changes, possible formats, voting and more...
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Updated Jan. 5, 2021.

Given how this year has gone, perhaps you're ready to fast-forward to 2021 (we're almost there!). Beyond it no longer being 2020, next year has some other big things going for it, including Music's Biggest Night, a.k.a. the 2021 GRAMMYs. Airing Sunday, March 14, 2021, on CBS, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards recognize excellence in music released in late 2019 and 2020. Hopefully, you're as excited about the show as we are! 

To help make sure you stay in the loop, read on to learn more important dates and details about GRAMMY nominations (they were annouced on Nov. 24), the Recording Academy member voting process and everything else 2021 GRAMMY Awards!

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When Is It?

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards will be happening. The health and safety of the artists, guests, crew and staff is always front of mind during every GRAMMYs, so, logistically, things will be a little different this year.

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How Can I Watch?

Music fans from around the globe will be able to watch the dazzling show live on CBS / CBS All Access. Additionally, the GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony, where the majority of the 83 categories of awards are handed out, will be streamed live on GRAMMY.com. Just like the main show, the Premiere Ceremony also features epic live performances from GRAMMY nominees and star-studded announcers.

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Who Is Nominated?!

One of the biggest days in music outside of the show itself is the nominations announcement, when hundreds of artists learn they're in the running for a golden gramophone. For the upcoming 63rd GRAMMY Awards, the nominees were announced on Nov. 24. You can peruse the complete 2021 nominees list here and rewatch the star-studded nominations annoucement livestream here. You can also find out who are the most-nominated artists this year here.

GRAMMY nominations are always a very celebratory day for those nominated. It is truly a moment when all the love, long hours and hard work that was put into the music feels worth it. Celebrate with the 2021 nominees in this joyful reactions roundup. 

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What Releases Are Eligible?

The Product Eligibility Period for the 63rd GRAMMY Awards is Sept. 1, 2019—Aug. 31, 2020.

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What Will The Show Look Like?

Just ahead of the nominees announcement on Nov. 24, the Recording Academy revealed GRAMMY-nominated South African comedian Trevor Noah will host the 2021 GRAMMYs.

While the format of next year's GRAMMY Awards has not been announced, Harvey Mason jr., the Recording Academy Interim President/CEO, offered some insight on what to expect at the 2021 show back in June during an interview with Variety. "We are simultaneously developing three plans for what the show would look like: One is the traditional show with the full crowd, two is a limited crowd, and three is no crowd, and there's creative around all three of those ideas: how and where we would film it. But none of them involve changing or postponing the date," said Mason. 

"I've spent a lot of time talking to artists, managers and labels and getting a feel for how the pandemic is affecting the release of music—and as I'm sure you've noticed, the amount of music released has actually increased during the pandemic, so we would not want to delay our date with so much great music coming out," he continued.

"But I also think it's important and helpful to have shows like this, when there's been so much uncertainty and unrest—to have something you know is coming around every year and to know there's a time when we all sit down together and watch great entertainment and art… We're trying to build the next evolution of the Academy, and the show will go hand-in-hand with that. Whether it's with a crowd or not, we're going to try to take things to the next level," Mason added.

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More recently, on Sept. 30, he spoke to Variety again and added that no matter what, the show will be executed fully live, with no pre-recorded segments.

"We're looking at Staples [Center] with a limited audience, although that seems increasingly unlikely; Staples with live performances and no audience; or something a little more virtual, with some elements from different locations," Mason said. "We're still waiting to hear back from our partners at the network and the venue and our medical experts, because obviously we want this to be safe for everyone ...

"Obviously, this is a very unique year. We've been looking at all of the [2020 awards] shows really closely and I've been talking with some of the people who put them together—the creative and also the business side. I think there have been some great examples of how to present music and awards at these shows, and I think there's some other things that we're gonna do pretty differently. The civic and social unrest deserves to be addressed, and we always encourage artists to voice their opinions, so I expect we'll see messages both from the artists' side and the Academy side."

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We can't wait for all the magical GRAMMY moments, epic performances and moving speeches—it's exactly what we need to start 2021 off on an inspirational note. While you'll have to wait to closer to the show to find out who the performers and presenters are (which are always announced in multiple waves), what's certain is things will be off the chain.

The Recording Academy Announces Changes For 63rd Annual GRAMMYs, Releases Rules And Guidelines

What's New For 2021?

There are quite a few exciting changes going into effect with the 63rd GRAMMY Awards! Following Ken Ehrlich's celebrated 40-year run as the show's executive producer, Emmy Award-winning producer Ben Winston is taking over the reins. The highly experienced TV/film writer/director/producer has worked on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," co-creating Corden's beloved "Carpool Karaoke" show with the comedian himself.

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Additionally, several major changes to the voting guidelines and rules, the latter which affects five award categories, go into effect this year. These updates, announced in June, reflect the Recording Academy's ongoing commitment to evolve with the musical landscape and to ensure that the nomination process and rules are more transparent and fair. More details on the changes can be found in the above link, but, the rule/category updates are highlighted below.

  • Best Urban Contemporary Album has been renamed Best Progressive R&B Album to include a more accurate definition to describe the merit or characteristics of music compositions or performances within the genre of R&B.
  • Best Rap/Sung Performance has been renamed Best Melodic Rap Performance to represent the growing hybrid performance trends within the rap genre.
  • Latin Pop Album has been renamed Best Latin Pop Or Urban Album AND Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album has been renamed Best Latin Rock Or Alternative Album to represent the current state and prominent representation in the Latin urban genres.
  • There is no longer a specified maximum number of releases prohibiting artists from entering the Best New Artist category. The screening committees will determinine whether the artist had attained a breakthrough or prominence prior to the eligibility year, with such a determination would result in disqualification.

Another exciting category update occured in November, when Best World Music Album changed to the more inclusive Best Global Music Album. While this might appear subtle to those not familiar with the baggage the term "world music" carries, it represents an important honoring of its past and movement towards a more inclusive, adaptive future.

The new name was decided after extensive conversations with artists, ethnomusicologists and linguists from around the world, who decided it was time to rename it with "a more relevant, modern, and inclusive term," an email sent to Recording Academy members explained. "The change symbolizes a departure from the connotations of colonialism, folk and 'non-American' that the former term embodied while adapting to current listening trends and cultural evolution among the diverse communities it may represent."

Related: Travel Around The World With The Best Global Music Album Nominees | 2021 GRAMMYs

Key Voting Dates

As the only peer-recognized music award, the GRAMMY is the music industry’s highest honor. This means GRAMMY nominations and winners are determined by the music professionals who are voting members of the Recording Academy. 

  • Sept. 1, 2019—Aug. 31, 2020: Product Eligibility Period
  • Sept. 30—Oct. 12, 2020: First-Round Voting—eligible members vote to determine the 2021 nominees!
  • Nov. 24: Nominations Announcement!
  • Dec. 7, 2020—Jan. 4, 202: Final-Round Voting—this round determines the GRAMMY winners!
  • Sunday, March 14, 2021: 63rd GRAMMY Awards & Premiere Ceremony

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(The following is a list of artists and industry professionals the music community lost in 2019–2020. The 62nd GRAMMY Awards telecast on CBS will feature an In Memoriam segment highlighting some of these individuals via a video tribute, and all of these individuals who died prior to its print date are included in the official 62nd GRAMMY Awards program book. The Recording Academy salutes each individual for their respective talents and contributions to our culture and community.)

 

Ed Ackerson Dennis Jones
Theo Adam Nancy Carol Lewis Jones
Billy Adams Sandie Jones
Pekka Airaksinen Terry Jones
Werner Andreas Albert José José
Chris Albertson Jerry Jumonville
Mary Lyerly Alexander Ralph Jungheim
Lexii Alijai Arlindo Junior
Freedum Allah aka Popa Wu Larry Junstrom
Andy Anderson Vic Juris
Gerald Anderson Lewis Kahn
John Anderson Giya Kancheli
Ruth Anderson Mickey Kapp
Jo-An Anderson Fox Charlie Karp
Paxti Andión Terry Katzman
Dan Andrei Aldea Pat Kelly
Jeff Andrews  Khaed
Stan Applebaum John Kilzer
Dominick Argento  Clydie King
Martin Armiger Bob Kingsley
Ermias Asghedom aka Nipsey Hussle Gershon Kingsley
René Auberjonois Johnny Kitagawa
Jeff Austin George Klein
Paul Badura-Skoda Lew Klein
Ginger Baker Naděžda Kniplová
Kaye Ballard Garry Koehler
Scott Ballew Jan Erik Kongshaug
Charles Barksdale Phillip Kovac
Katreese Barnes Kiyoshi Koyama
Paul Barrere Terry Allen Kramer
Vanessa Gail Barryer Paul Krassner
Dave Bartholomew Alan Krueger
Arthur Baysting Rosemary Kuhlmann
Mike Belkin Sr. Harry Kupfer
Pedro Bell Marta Kurtag
Henri Belolo Danny Kustow
Alex Berdoff Chuck La Vallee
Juninho Berin  Audun Laading
David Berman Sleepy LaBeef
Martin Bernheimer Marie Laforêt
Susan Beschta Ida Laila
Luis Biava Dick Laird
Ed Bickert Eddie Lambert
Vera Bila Tim Landers
Bushwick Bill Dominique Lawalrée 
Edwin Birdsong Maury Laws
Jake Black Calvin Lawson
Malcolm Black Jerry Lawson
Nick Blagona Friedemann  Layer
Hal Blaine Shelley Lazar
Myron Bloom Roberto Leal
Gerald "Jerry" Blum Lawrence Leathers
Irina Bogacheva Mike Ledbetter
Spencer Bohren M. Owen Lee
Fred Bongusto  Legarda
Dave "Bookie" Bookman Michel Legrand
Shirley Foley Boone Gary LeMel
Piet Botha Raymond Leppard
Roger Boutry Milcho Leviev
Murray Bowles Ricardo Lewis aka Cutty Cartel
Jon Box Yao Li
Cameron Boyce Horst Liepolt
Harold Bradley Kehinde Lijadu 
Mark Bramble Wilma Lipp
José Mário Branco Peggy Lipton
Asa Brebner Roberto Livi
Charlie Brocco Paten Locke
Jim Brock Jo Sullivan Loesser
Al Broomfield Roy Loney
Alex Brown Joe Longthorne
Glen Brown Pastor López 
Jobina "JB" Brown Damas "Fanfan" Louis
Maxine Brown Jacques Loussier
William F. Brown Doug Lubahn
Glenn Bruden Daniel Luther
Richard Brunelle Simaro Lutumba
Clora Bryant Kenny Lynch
Kofi Burbridge Harold Mabern
Irving Burgie Lavrentis Machairitsas
Ray Burns Wim Magré
Al Burton Ivan "Ivica"  Maksimović 
busbee Spiro Malas
Sérgio Augusto "Serguei" Bustamante Ivo Malec
Ulises Butrón Kendra Malia
Anner Bylsma John Mann
Edd Byrnes Joe Mansfield
Tony Calhoun Glenn Martin
Deane Cameron Pat Martin
Steve Martin Caro Debi Martini
Fabior "Fabio XB" Carrara Marilyn Mason
Jerry Carrigan Barrie Masters
David Carroll Dorothy Masuka 
Diahann Carroll Robert "Bob" James Mather
Larry Carroll André Matos
Justin Carter Peter Maturi
Larry Carter Colin Mawby
Frank Caruso Phil McCormack 
Beth Carvalho  Bat McGrath
Neal Casal Truett Foster McKeehan
Jorge Casas Ted McKenna
Keith Case Clay McMurray
Steve Cash Joe McQueen
Cacho Castaña Elton Medeiros
David Castle Julio Melgar
Gualberto Castro Lee Mendelson
Mary Ellen Cataneo Tiger Merritt
Jimmy Cavallo Wolfgang Meyer
Philippe "Zdar" Cerboneschi Akeem Mickens aka Tech 9
Juliano Cezar André Midani
George Chambers Jim Miller
Carol Channing Jonathan Miller
Martin Charnin Timmy Mills
Ed Cherney Tony Mills
Brian Chilala Dan Mitchell
Billy Clayton Eddie Money
Johnny Clegg Jackie Moore
Stephen Cleobury Ray Moore
Claire Cloninger Eric Morena
James Barney "J.R." Cobb Jr. Toni Morrison
John Cohen Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi
Michael Colgrass Todd "Todd-1" Muhammad
Pat Collins LeRoy Mumma
Marya Columbia Ralph Murphy
Earl Thomas Conley Willie Murphy
Richard Conrad Randy Nauert
Mihai Constantinescu Paco Navarro
Tim Conway Adam Neat aka DJ Adam Sky
Deborah Cook George Neikrug
Kate Cook Elijah Nelson
Bruce Corbitt Art Neville
Andrew Cormier Phyllis Newman
Bob Cornett J.H. Kwabena Nketia
Chamín Correa Ken Nordine
Alberto Cortez Jessye Norman
Jerome Cosey aka 5th Ward Webbie Ron Oberman
Sequeira  Costa Ric Ocasek
Roger Covell Ayub Ogada
Willard Cox Vaughan Oliver
Ed Cray David Olney
Ann Crumb Terry O'Neill
Chauncey "Chick" Crumpacker Jenny Pagliaro
Jim Cullum Jr. Rolando Panerai
Larry Cunningham Velvel Pasternak
John Curro Amy Patterson
Sonny Curtis Jeanie Patterson
Ronen Dahan aka DJ Perplex Neil Peart
Steve Dalachinsky D.A. Pennebaker
Dick Dale Alan Perdue
Bernie Dalton Shawn Perry aka DJ Kaos
LaShawn "Big Shiz" Daniels Roberta Petersen
James Dapogny Jud Phillips
Chris Darrow Jim Pike
Wolfgang Dauner Sam Pilafian
Chuck Dauphin Celso Piña
Mario Davidovsky Kenneth Pitt
Larry Davis Mitch Podolak
Randy Davis Peter Posa
Gideon Dawson Nik Powell
Doris Day André  Previn
Leo de Castro Hal Prince
Eva de la O Troy Leen "Renfro" Proffitt
Jack de Mello Anna Quayle
Emanuel Dean Joe Quijano
Ray Deaton Shahnaz  Rahmatullah
Mikey Dees Sid Ramin
Hossein Dehlavi Louie Rankin
Padú del Caribe Leon Rausch
John De'Mathew Paul Raymond
Jörg Demus Malcolm Rebennack Jr. aka Dr. John
Bill Dern Leon Redbone
Magenta Devine Les Reed
Baby Jane Dexter Jack Renner
Morris I. Diamond Billy Ray Reynolds
Stephen Diener Noel Rice
Gabriel Diniz Emil Richards
Kenny Dixon Simon Rick
Brian Doherty Frederic Riesterer
Stanley Donen Dave Riley
Lorna Doom Anthony Ríos
Ubirajara Penacho dos Reis aka Bira Steve Ripley
Pamela Dowsett Jim Rissmiller
Tom Draper María Rivas
Norman Druce Elliot Roberts
José Pablo  Dueñas Herrera  Claudio Roditi
Todd Duke Alan Rogan
Gary Duncan Ranking Roger
Malcolm "Molly" Duncan Carlos "Cuco" Rojas
Jim Dunlop Sr. Sara Romweber
Eddie Duran Aaron Rosand
Phil Dürr Jay Rosenthal
Richard Duryea Christopher Rouse
Chartwell Dutiro Raeanne Rubenstein 
Edward Easter Peter Rüchel
John Eberle Dave Samuels
Melvin Edmonds Doug Sandom
Michiel Eikenaar Sven-David Sandström 
Rick Elias Ray Santos
Stephan Ellis Yoskar Sarante
Al Embry Harvey Scales
Trevor Engelbrektson Mick Schauer
Kim English Peter Schreier
Ethel Ennis Jack Scott
Preston Epps Yonrico Scott
Roky Erickson Les Sears
Bob Esty Edward Montre  Seay aka Tre Da Kid
Clay Evans Jerry Seltzer
Raymond Fairchild Nolton Semien
Dennis Farnon Sergio Serrano Navarro
Djaduk Ferianto Camilo Sesto
Bibi Ferreira Whitey Shafer
Alvin Fielder Jackie Shane
Antwon Fields aka Lil Mister Nancy Shanks
Stephen Fitzpatrick  Kim Shattuck
Joe Flannery Jack Sheldon
Keith Flint Carrigan Chet Shields
Joseph Flummerfelt Sammy Shore
Eric Fly Gregory Shorter aka Ras G
Peter Fonda Earl Shuman
Jerry Foran Al Shusterman
Willie Ford Sali Sidibe
Hugh Fordin Jeff Silberman
Fred Foster Robert Sillerman
Walter Franco Lonnie Simmons
Bob Frank Tara Simmons
Jay Frank Bill Sims Jr.
Robert Frank Laurent Sinclair
Clyde Franklin Paul "Lil Buck" Sinegal
Kelly Fraser Robert L. Siner
Stuart "Chet" Fraser John Singleton
Manuel Frattini Joseph Sirola
Marie Fredriksson Andy Skopes
Barry Freeman Alan Smith
Janice Freeman Andrew "Greedy" Smith
Robert Freeman Joe Smith
Kevin Fret Russell Smith
Donnie Fritts Shawn Smith
Leyna Gabriele Dick Sommers
Sarah Gaines Giannis Spanos
Phran Galante Jimmy Spicer
Bobby Gale Francis Sprangler
Nature Ganganbaigal Libi Staiger
Joana Sainz Garcia Jamarr Antonio Stamps aka Bad Azz
Russ Gibb John Starling
Ian Gibbons Jacqueline Steiner
Julie Gibson Gary Stewart
Michael Gielen Jahquar Stewart aka Bvlly
João Gilberto Gerry Stickells
Andy Gill Jah Stitch
Richard Gillis Art Sullivan
Marcello Giordani Bertie Sullivan
Henry "Gip" Gipson Eric LaJuan Summers
Ira Gitler Joe Sun
Chuck Glaser Iain Sutherland
Jim Glaser Stephen Swid
Tony Glover Jim Swindel
Jerry Goff Sanford Sylvan
Hannah Goldstein Roslaw Szaybo 
Jonathan Goldstein Erzsébet Szőnyi
Steve Golin Norma Tanega
Ameer Golston aka Hellabandz Toko Tasi
Tom Goodkind Larry "The Mole" Taylor
John Goodson Eddie Taylor Jr.
Kadri Gopalnath Gerry Teekens
Fitzroy Gordon Joe Terry
Arnold Gosewich Willie Thomas
Karel Gott Luke Thompson
Rowland "Boon" Gould Preston Thompson
Paul Grace Jacob Tyler Thureson aka Hella Sketchy
Bill Grant Eddie Tigner
Miles Grayson Charity "Sunshine" Tillemann-Dick
Marty Grebb Gerald "Buddie" Tiller
Urbie Green U Tin
Lizzie Grey Mina Mazy Topley-Bird
Lamar Grier Greg Topper
Don Grierson Mary Ann Topper
Martin Griffin Peter Tork
Laurel Griggs Bernie Tormé
Skip Groff Juan Vicente Torrealba
Mike Grose Nick Tosches
Dalibor Andonov Gru Eric Traub
George "G.G." Guidotti Barry Tuckwell
Jean Guillou Yuya Uchida
Bonnie Guitar Allan Ulrich
Harry Hains Marcos A. Urbay
Tommy Hancock Lauren Valencia
Joseph Hannesschläger Armando Vega Gil
Timi Hansen Rita Vidaurri aka La Calandria
Goo Hara Rafael Viera
Joe Hardy Vic Vogel
Adiss Harmandian Roland Von Kurnatowski
Dallas Harms Geneviève Waite
Heather Harper Leslie André Wakefield Jr. aka DJ Official
Kent "Boogaloo" Harris Mike Walker
Kylie Rae Harris Scott Walker
Leigh "L'il Queenie" Harris Larry Wallis
Derrick Harris aka Sleezy D Jeff Walls
Greg Haymes Joseph Ward
Jimmy Heath Rob Warmowski
Joshua Hecht Dan Warner
James Henke Joshua Warren
Hoyt Herbert Donald Warthan
Jerry Herman Maggie Lewis Warwick
"Keystone Freddie" Herrera Alan Wasser
Amar Herron aka DJ Amar Saburo "Sab" Watanabe
Omar Higgins Beverly "Guitar" Watkins
Jarad Anthony Higgins aka Juice WRLD Daniel Wayenberg
Harry Hirsch Artie Wayne
Roger O. Hirson Ezra Weah aka Bankroll Gambino
Peter Hobbs Guy Webster
Victor Hochhauser Chou Wen-chung
George Hocutt Martin Wesley-Smith
Mark Hollis Peter Westergaard
Nancy Holloway Phil Western
Bob Holmes Paul Whaley
Walter Homburger David White
Gagik Hovunts Helen White
Zoran Hristic Dick Whitehouse
Robert Hunter Angus Whyte
Ange Didier Huon aka DJ Arafat Bob Wilber
Peter Hurford Mike Wilhelm
Richard "Slyde" Hyde Andre Williams
Roy Imber Irv Williams
Don Imus John Gary Williams
James Ingram Roger Williams
Neil Innes Allee Willis
Leo Iorga Larry Willis
Bill Isles  Chris Wilson
Michael Jaffee Bo Winberg
Alan James Faith Winthrop
Steve Jameson Mac Wiseman
Mariss Jansons Jimmy Wisner
Joseph Jarman John Witherspoon
Kelly Jay Ekkehard  Wlaschiha
Zoltan Jeney Nicky Wonder
Theresa Jenkins Jimmy Work
Terry Jennings Wowaka
Choi Jin-ri aka Sulli Sol Yaged
Jason Jinx Kyle Yorlets
Dennis Johnson Izzy Young
Eric "Vicious" Johnson Reggie Young
Jimmy Johnson Vern Young
Rick Johnson Hilde Zadek
Blaine Johnson aka Cadet Mira Zakai
Ben Johnston Franco Zeffirelli
Daniel Johnston Hans Zender
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