I haven't paid that much attention to the Grammys, but I'm happy Spalding one. It's not even that I love her music, but she is clearly very talented, and I have to admit I like her. She comes across as immensely appealing in interviews. (As far as the music goes, I'm just not that into most jazz to begin with.)
I would have liked Janelle Monae to win, as well.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra are boring, but it's not like I can endorse an alternate album for salsa or tropical music album, from the time period covered, so whatever. I guess I'd rather see it go to El Gran Combo, but their last album wasn't one of their best (or even one of their best from the last decade or so). I am kind of happy to see Grupo Fantasma win, but I thought Sonidos Gold was better than this more recent album.
And I don't like Arcade Fire, but I'm no friend of indie rock.
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