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New Orleans Musicians Shine at Historic Grammy Night

2/4/2025

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New Orleans' vibrant music scene celebrated a historic night as Tank and the Bangas clinched their first Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album with "The Heart, The Mind, The Soul." Sullivan Fortner triumphed in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category, while Lucky Daye shone in Best Traditional R&B Performance. Kalani Pe'a's win for Best Regional Roots Music Album added an unexpected twist to the evening.

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New Orleans' vibrant music scene celebrated a historic night as Tank and the Bangas clinched their first Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album with "The Heart, The Mind, The Soul." Sullivan Fortner triumphed in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category, while Lucky Daye shone in Best Traditional R&B Performance. Kalani Pe'a's win for Best Regional Roots Music Album added an unexpected twist to the evening.