The Grammys Changed The Name Of The 'World Music' Category

The Recording Academy has renamed the Grammy category from 'Best World Music Album' to 'Best Global Music Album' to move away from colonial connotations. This decision was made after consulting with artists, ethnomusicologists, and linguists. The change aligns with similar updates in the entertainment industry, such as the Oscars renaming 'Best Foreign Language Film' to 'Best International Film'. The 2020 Grammy nominations with the new category name will be announced on November 24th.

What was the original name of the Grammy category that was changed to 'Best Global Music Album'?

• Best Non-American Music Album

• Best Folk Music Album

• Best World Music Album

• Best International Music Album

Why did the Recording Academy decide to rename the 'Best World Music Album' category?

• To include more American artists

• To align with other music awards

• To reflect a more modern music style

• To move away from colonial and non-American connotations

Which organization was consulted by the Recording Academy for the category name change?

• World Music Association

• International Music Council

• Music Producers Guild

• Artists, ethnomusicologists, and linguists

What similar change did the Oscars make in their category names?

• Best Non-English Film to Best International Film

• Best World Cinema to Best Global Cinema

• Best Foreign Language Film to Best International Film

• Best International Film to Best Global Film

When will the Grammy nominations with the new category name be announced?

• November 20th

• December 15th

• November 24th

• December 1st