The GRAMMY-winning singer and guitarist played an important role in popularizing and perfecting the sound, whose name means "new style."
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Jul 8, 2019 – 4:46 pm
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Join us in the Big Easy for exclusive backstage interviews and coverage from the 25th ESSENCE Festival.
GRAMMYs
Jul 8, 2019 – 4:19 pm
Ahead of schedule, the U.S. Copyright Office chooses who will run the MLC and recognizes the Academy's helpful input through the selection process.
Advocacy
Jul 8, 2019 – 3:46 pm
The "Love Riddim" singer sat down with the Recording Academy at ESSENCE Fest 2019 to talk about what inspired his latest album, Walk With Me, his musical roots, how he balanced acting with his music career to release his latest album and more.
GRAMMYs
Jul 8, 2019 – 10:55 am
The London singer sat down with the Recording Academy to talk about the growth between her debut and sophomore albums, opportunities the internet has created for black artists in the U.K. and more.
GRAMMYs
Jul 8, 2019 – 10:31 am
Hailing from across the pond, British singer NAO brought perspective to the 25th event celebrating black culture in New Orleans.
GRAMMYs
Jul 8, 2019 – 10:43 am
The Nigerian-American singer and actor sat down with the Recording Academy to talk about what inspired his latest album, 'Walk With Me.'
GRAMMYs
Jul 8, 2019 – 11:04 am
The infectiously energetic entertainer tells us how he got connected with the festival and what fans can expect from his heart-racing live show.
GRAMMYs
Jul 7, 2019 – 5:37 pm
The singer stopped by backstage at ESSENCE Fest to talk about her background and more.
GRAMMYs
Jul 7, 2019 – 5:30 pm
We took a beat with Lyte backstage to hear about the all-star female rap event she put together for the 25th ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans and much more.
GRAMMYs
Jul 7, 2019 – 2:33 pm
