Andrew Flanagan

Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet. His expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.

Along with the full nominations list, a look at the Recording Academy's turbulent year.

Davis parlayed a middling career as a promotions man into a successful one writing songs for the stars and scoring hits of his own.

Ronald Bell, along with his brother, Robert "Kool" Bell, brought generations of music fans together on the dancefloor with hits like "Celebration," "Get Down On It" and "Jungle Boogie."

The Department of Homeland Security announced the changes last week, which will take effect in early October.

The Philadelphia rapper was part of the band's first four albums.

Rihanna, Meek Mill, Anderson .Paak and Irving Azoff are among many who signed the open letter. The statute, Section 50-a, prevents the personnel histories of police officers from being made public.

Record labels and other organizations will participate in a daylong moratorium on "business as usual," though some argue the actions don't do enough to address the industry's history of exploitation.

The suit, prompted by an investigation from the Times last year, had been whittled down to just one plaintiff.

A favorite of indie artists and labels, the digital storefront and streaming service announced a one-day plan to boost profits for musicians facing financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic.