Music Facts: Contemporary Instrumental

• Contemporary instrumental music covers several genres, but it contains a distinctly modern element that sets it apart from other instrumental styles. 

• The Contemporary Instrumental Music Field was first introduced at the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2015; the Best Pop Instrumental Album category was renamed Best Contemporary Instrumental Album that same year. 

• Of the past six GRAMMY Awards shows, the band Snarky Puppy has won the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album three times.