Lots Of Local Names At Grammys: A Preview From Music Journalist Sonia Murray
On “All Things Considered,” WABE’s Denis O’Hayer and veteran Atlanta music journalist Sonia Murray talked about Georgia and Atlanta connections to the Grammys, like 21 Savage, pictured.
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The Grammy Awards ceremony will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
But there will be many Georgia and Atlanta connections at the event.
Much of the recent publicity surrounds the case of Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, who was arrested by federal authorities. They charge he is in the country illegally, having overstayed his visa.
His is hardly the only Atlanta story that will be part of this year’s Grammys.
On “All Things Considered,” WABE’s Denis O’Hayer got a preview from veteran Atlanta music journalist Sonia Murray.
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