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2026 Resonator Awards: Chaka Khan, Sia Shine in LA

1/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

The 2026 Resonator Awards occur January 27 at Chaplin Studios, Los Angeles, hosted by Fred Armisen.
Chaka Khan and Chappell Roan are honored with the Luminary and Harmonizer Awards, respectively, alongside St. Vincent and HAIM.
Performances will include FLO, Sia, and a tribute to Khan.
An auction will support We Are Moving the Needle's scholarship fund for women in music.

History

Historical Context

The Women’s Music Movement emerged in the early 1970s, paralleling the second-wave feminist movement, which sought to amplify female voices in music. Organizations like the National Organization for Women (NOW) supported this initiative, leading to the establishment of festivals such as the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival in 1976. Today, the Resonator Awards continue this legacy, honoring artists and promoting gender equity in the music industry.

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Story summary

The 2026 Resonator Awards occur January 27 at Chaplin Studios, Los Angeles, hosted by Fred Armisen.
Chaka Khan and Chappell Roan are honored with the Luminary and Harmonizer Awards, respectively, alongside St. Vincent and HAIM.
Performances will include FLO, Sia, and a tribute to Khan.
An auction will support We Are Moving the Needle's scholarship fund for women in music.

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