Best Pop Vocal Album is undoubtedly one of my favorite Grammy categories. The award has gone to many greats in pop music, from The Beatles to Billie Eilish. But one of my personal favorites has to be Sade’s 2001 win for their iconic album, “Lovers Rock,” one of the band’s most celebrated works. While Sade winning a Grammy wasn’t unusual, “Lovers Rock” differs from what you’d typically expect in a Best Pop Vocal Album winner, showing how much respect the band had from their peers against some heavy competition.
Sade was already well-liked by the Grammys before “Lovers Rock.” The group took home the coveted Best New Artist award in 1986 thanks to the success of their debut album, “Diamond Life,” as well as their sophomore release, “Promise,” which was peaking while voting was occurring. Their next win would come in 1994 for “No Ordinary Love,” the lead single off their fourth record,...
Sade was already well-liked by the Grammys before “Lovers Rock.” The group took home the coveted Best New Artist award in 1986 thanks to the success of their debut album, “Diamond Life,” as well as their sophomore release, “Promise,” which was peaking while voting was occurring. Their next win would come in 1994 for “No Ordinary Love,” the lead single off their fourth record,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
How long should you look at a painting for? Where are the best seats for ballet? Big names from the arts world, including Charlotte Rampling and Richard Eyre, share their tips
What's the best way to enhance your enjoyment of the arts? We've pumped those in the know for their expertise – critics, curators, artists, practitioners and professionals – and have amassed a haul of useful advice. So if you've ever been curious about the ideal way to see a show, get stuck in – and please share your own tips below.
Which are the best seats in the house?
For opera and theatre, in the thick of it: centre of the stalls halfway towards the back, or as close to the orchestra pit as you can. You want to get a panorama of the stage but not be looking down – unless it's dance, when sitting towards the middle of the first circle...
What's the best way to enhance your enjoyment of the arts? We've pumped those in the know for their expertise – critics, curators, artists, practitioners and professionals – and have amassed a haul of useful advice. So if you've ever been curious about the ideal way to see a show, get stuck in – and please share your own tips below.
Which are the best seats in the house?
For opera and theatre, in the thick of it: centre of the stalls halfway towards the back, or as close to the orchestra pit as you can. You want to get a panorama of the stage but not be looking down – unless it's dance, when sitting towards the middle of the first circle...
- 10/18/2010
- by Nosheen Iqbal
- The Guardian - Film News
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