Herbie Hancock

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The 2020 NAMM Show – 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
October 26, 2023
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Herbie Hancock's 1973 album, "Head Hunters," theGrio examines its influence on jazz fusion.
January 10, 2022
The legendary percussionist, producer and crafter of hit songs, including "Juicy Fruit," died less than a week after his birthday.
April 27, 2019
50th anniversary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival includes performances by Herbie Hancock; Earth, Wind & Fire; Buddy Guy; Ciara;…
February 13, 2017
Here is the complete list of black artists who have won Grammys for 'Album of the Year' since 1959...
December 9, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama stole the show as usual for her fifth annual appearance at the Kennedy…
April 30, 2012
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Musicians including Herbie Hancock are kicking off performances in New Orleans to celebrate International Jazz Day...
April 27, 2012
PARIS (AP) - The musicians at International Jazz Day have a message for the world: Speak the same language without…
March 20, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) - The renowned jazz pianist's first major initiative since being named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador last July…
October 27, 2011
NEW YORK (AP) - Herbie Hancock was a music video trailblazer: In 1984, he was awarded five trophies at the…
August 11, 2011
NEW YORK (AP) - Hancock will be among the judges for the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. The winner will…
July 22, 2011
PARIS (AP) -- Jazz great Herbie Hancock wants his music to build bridges between cultures, a mission...
July 1, 2011
NEW YORK (AP) - A coalition of musicians claimed the the decision to drop 31 categories from the Grammy Awards…
February 10, 2011
NEW YORK (AP) - Her impressive musicianship has won her White House recital dates, praise from the likes of Stevie…
January 20, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle and Barack Obama welcomed a mix of Hollywood A-listers, big business types and prominent Chinese-Americans to…
October 22, 2010
VIDEO - Kanye West claims that his complaints are not particularly about him, but about "things being fair for once."...