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Coffee Break: Grammy performers

Questlove speaks onstage at the premiere ceremony during the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Questlove speaks onstage at the premiere ceremony during the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

February 03, 2023

The 65th annual Grammy Awards takes place this Sunday in Los Angeles. Music’s biggest night will be commemorated with live performances from Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Brandi Carlile, Lizzo, Mary J Blige, Sam Smith, and Steve Lacy.

Since the initial announcement of Grammy performances, more have been added to the night’s schedule. This year. there will be a tribute to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop! Produced by Questlove – who will serve as musical director, the historic segment will feature performances from major hip hop artists like Big Boi, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, Ice-T, Lil Wayne, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Rakim, RUN-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa and Spinderella, and Too $hort.

Following the loss of many major names over the past year, the Grammys will pay tribute with an In Memoriam segment. Kacey Musgraves will perform “Coal Miner’s Daughter” as a tribute to Loretta Lynn; Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt will honor the late Christine McVie with “Songbird”; and Maverick City Music will join Quavo for “Without You” as they remember the life and legacy of the Takeoff.

With all these major performances, the 65th Grammy Awards ceremony is sure to be a memorable night! For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the performers of the 2023 Grammy Awards?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played:
Eric B. and Rakim – Paid In Full
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince – Summertime
Salt N Peppa – Shoop
De La Soul – Eye Know
Queen Latifah – Ladies First
Public Enemy – 911 Is A Joke
The Roots – Right On feat. Joanna Newsom