the glaring lack of international inclusivity in the Grammys’ newly redubbed global music (formerly world music) category. In the category’s 38-year history, almost 80% of African nations have never had an artist nominated; no Middle Eastern or eastern European musician has ever won; every winner in the past eight years has been a repeat winner; and nearly two-thirds of the nominations have come from just six countries (the US, the UK, Brazil, Mali, South Africa, India).
The situation shows little signs of improving. Over the past decade, I’ve produced more than 30 albums from overlooked regions, languages and persecuted populations; one won a Grammy (Tinariwen), and three others have been nominated.
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