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![]() As Shakira put it, "Putting on a show takes a village," and the people who actually put on the shows in real life have been "disproportionately affected by the shutdown of shows." Also interspersed throughout were messages from Ringo Starr, Shakira, Elton John, Mick Fleetwood, Jesse & Joy, Ledisi, Macklemore and Bonnie Raitt, all thanking MusiCares for their work and encouraging viewers to donate to the organization's efforts. ![]() Spotlights and camera angles provided a stunning visual of their stripped-back, electrifying performance, with the group sitting in a horseshoe arrangement at the center of the stage with a blue-haired Jungkook on drums.īut the night wasn't all performances. The band members sang from various spots in the seated venue and came together on stage. The group shared a performance of their smash "Dynamite" from an empty theatre. South Korean global pop superstars BTS provided their own captivating show. ![]() The group's raw rendition of "The Steps" felt like an eavesdrop during a rehearsal in their parents' basement. The performance was in sharp contrast to HAIM who were introduced by Recording Academy Chair and Interim President/CEO Harvey Mason jr. She sang "Fight For You," from the Judas and the Black Messiah film. brought the GRAMMY show vibe with a full band, including strings and brass. The GRAMMY-winning singer lit up the virtual stage from home with a version of "U Move, I Move," featuring Aiko, from his 2020 album Bigger Love on his grand piano. Backed by a guitarist and percussionist, she faded the song out by playing her healing sound bowls. Jhené Aiko delivered a live acoustic rendition of "LOVE" from her album, Chilombo. The celebration then continued with exclusive performances. "With the simple act of purchasing a ticket and enjoying tonight's performances, you've made a difference in the lives of people in need," Boom said. MusiCares executive director Laura Segura and Vice President of Amazon Music and board chair Steve Boom gave a short welcome after the epic throwback performance. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Following that introduction, McCartney performed a rousing rendition of "Magical Mystery Tour" from that year's event, pulling David Crosby, Steven Van Zandt, and Don Was out of their seats. The audience went back to the moment Cirque du Soleil transported their "The Beatles LOVE" Las Vegas experience to Los Angeles with their acrobatics to "Sgt. The energy ramped up even more as the event segued into a flashback of MusiCares' 2012 Person Of The Year event honoring Sir Paul McCartney. Before the show began, DJ D-Nice provided the sounds that fueled excitement for the meaningful night with his well-selected jams, including remixes of Sister Sledge's "Lost in Music" and Stevie Wonder's "Another Star." The event also included a mix of special appearances by previous Person Of The Year recipients and words from a cross-section of musicians and music industry workers. The inaugural Music on a Mission event, hosted by MC Lyte, on March 12 opened its virtual doors to the public and featured special performances by 2021 GRAMMY nominees to raise money for music professionals impacted by COVID-19. This year, the nonprofit reimagined its marquee event-which would have celebrated its 30th anniversary-to celebrate the music community as a whole. MusiCares' annual celebration recognizes the artistic achievement and philanthropic work through the Person Of The Year Award. The MusiCares Person Of The Year ceremony is one of the most anticipated events at GRAMMY Week every year. Cole's Forest Hills Drive Tour beginning May 9 in Amsterdam. Her latest single is "Living Room Flow."Īiko's upcoming tour itinerary includes an opening slot on J. The album features 12 tracks co-written by Aiko, including " The Pressure," " Spotless Mind" and "Pretty Bird (Freestyle) featuring Common. Released in September 2014, Souled Out peaked at No. Aiko also garnered a 57th GRAMMY nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Black Majik" with GRAMMY winner Common. 8 on the Billboard 200 and earned Aiko her first career GRAMMY nominations for Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best R&B Song for "The Worst" at the recent 57th GRAMMY Awards. In 2013 she released her debut EP, Sail Out, which featured the hit single " The Worst." Sail Out rose to No. The following year she landed a deal with GRAMMY-winning producer No I.D.'s Artium label under the Def Jam Recordings umbrella. "At the end of the project I felt like I had done an extensive therapy session because for me it was just like letting so much weight off of my shoulders onto these tracks."īorn and raised in Los Angeles, Aiko broke out with 2011's Sailing Soul(s), her debut mixtape featuring collaborations with GRAMMY winners Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, among others. I'm just sharing my lessons, and my pains and my joys," said Aiko. ![]() Content Not Available Jhené Aiko's Therapeutic Journey | GRAMMYs
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