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The Grammys Have Changed The Name Of The World Music Album Award Over ‘Connotations Of Colonialism’

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The Grammy Award for Best World Music Album was introduced at the 1992 ceremony, but nearly 30 years later, the Recording Academy feels it’s time for a change. Yesterday, they announced that beginning with next year’s Grammys, the award will be known as Best Global Music Album.

The Academy explained the decision in a statement:

“As we continue to embrace a truly global mindset, we update our language to reflect a more appropriate categorization that seeks to engage and celebrate the current scope of music from around the world. Over the summer we held discussions with artists, ethnomusicologists, and linguists from around the world who determined that there was an opportunity to update the best world music album category toward a more relevant, modern, and inclusive term… The change symbolizes a departure from the connotations of colonialism, folk, and ‘non-American’ that the former term embodied while adapting to current listening trends and cultural evolution among the diverse communities it may represent.”

After the 2003 Grammys, the Best World Music Album award was split into two categories: Best Traditional World Music Album and Best Contemporary World Music Album. However, they were merged back into Best World Music Album for the 2012 ceremony.

This comes months after the Academy announced a slew of other changes, like the renaming of the Best Urban Contemporary Album category, which is now known as Best Progressive R&B Album.

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Loris Tils delivers a dazzling, jazzy, groove bomb on latest release “Mustache Pete”

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Loris Tils’s new single, “Mustache Pete,” is an upbeat instrumental that feels more like a full musical experience than just a song. The track takes listeners to a thrilling place where Jazz culture, Funk attitude, and high-energy Disco all come together. “Mustache Pete” is all about the groove. The beats are tight, the basslines are catchy, and the music tells stories in a fun way. Its Jazz roots are undeniably classy, and they are perfectly balanced by the raw power of Funk and the constant push of Disco. The result is a song that alternates between polished sophistication and lively dancefloor energy, keeping listeners engaged throughout.

What makes “Mustache Pete” stand out is its character. It sounds like the instruments are talking to each other, giving and taking style, confidence, and charm with each note. The groove is short, but it leaves a lasting impression that makes you want to hear the song again right away. This instrumental music evokes vivid scenes and feelings without using words.

Loris Tils is a master of rhythm and texture, creating a soundscape that is both fresh and classic. “Mustache Pete” not only pays tribute to classic influences, but it also brings them back to life with modern energy and artistic skill. If you like jazz, Funk, disco, or just good music, you have to listen to this song. Loris Tils makes a bold and colorful statement with “Mustache Pete,” a groove that knows no language. It is a song that makes you want to dance, makes you happy, and makes you want to hear it again. It is an instrumental piece that stays with you long after the last note fades away.

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AZSH rises through the storm with an unstoppable spirit in latest release “On My Way”

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AZSH (pronounced “Ash”), a Miami-based dance pop soul artist, has a new single called “On My Way” that’s a declaration of strength rather than a typical song. Using her unique “Miami Pop” style, AZSH combines sultry vocals, emotional honesty, and cutting-edge production to create a moving song that speaks to people who feel let down, unsure, or as if their dreams have been put on hold. “On My Way,” is a reflective anthem with a smooth 110 BPM groove. Centered on resilience and personal evolution, it’s a soundtrack for the in-between moments perfect for listeners moving forward with purpose.

“On My Way” is all about not giving up. It captures the emotional weight of disappointment, getting through hard days, and the will to keep going no matter what. AZSH is honest about problems and turns them into strength, using each setback as a reason to grow. The song shows a quiet confidence that grows over time. It shows that change doesn’t happen all at once, it takes time, belief, and inner strength.

The track sound fits with AZSH’s artistic style. Her voice is warm and expressive, flowing perfectly over a smooth, soulful, and uplifting production. The music conveys a sense of movement, which aligns with the themes of progress and moving forward. This song works just as well when you’re alone, thinking about things, as it does when you’re listening to an uplifting playlist to improve your mood.

“On My Way” is an important part of AZSH’s growing story as an artist and storyteller. It represents freedom, change, and happiness, not as ideas, but as real things that come from hard work and determination. In “On My Way,” AZSH shows that being strong doesn’t mean failing, it means being able to bounce back after each failure. This song is for people who know they haven’t reached their goal yet but are sure they are making progress toward it.

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