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Before they were 2025 Grammy Award winners, they were Tiny Desk performers

C Mandler

Many of the major winners who picked up trophies on music's biggest night have graced the Tiny Desk. Watch their performances here.
At the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé takes home album of the year and Kendrick Lamar wins big

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

The unpredictable 67th Grammy Awards were filled with surprising wins for artists including Beyoncé — with her first album of the year win — as well as multiple wins for Kendrick Lamar and awards for rising stars like Chappell Roan and Doechii.
Photos: See all the red carpet looks from the 67th Grammy Awards

NPR Staff

Celebrating its 67th year, the 2025 Grammy Awards are here! See some of tonight's most memorable looks.
2025 Grammy winners: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan and more

Beyoncé, who led all artists with 11 nominations, won the Grammy for album of the year. Kendrick Lamar won record and song of the year, and Chappell Roan won best new artist.
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Opinion: Remembering Marianne Faithfull

Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon remembers English singer and actor Marianne Faithfull, who died this week at the age of 78.
The 5 biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Stephen Thompson

At Sunday night's Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment?
Radhika Vekaria reflects on peace — and Grammy acclaim — in a quiet ashram

Kira Wakeam

In a small ashram nestled on a quiet residential street near Laguna Beach, Radhika Vekaria is finding peace after receiving her first ever Grammy nomination.
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Marianne Faithfull, '60s icon and evolving pop star, has died at 78

Annie Zaleski

The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.
Ela Minus makes beats for 'dancing and crying'

Phil Harrell

Milton Guevara

A Martínez

Colombian musician Ela Minus unites the excitement of the dance club with the more human touch of analog synthesizers on her new album, DÍA.
Christie Dashiell became a musician at school. Then, she became an artist

Patrick Jarenwattananon

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."