Associate Director of Duke Performances wins second Grammy

Eric Oberstein, associate director of Duke Performances, won the best-instrumental-composition Grammy for his work on Arturo O’Farrill’s album “Cuba: The Conversation Continues.” This makes his second Grammy awarded in two years.

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NC School of Science and Mathematics teacher wins Grammy

Phillip Riggs, who has been teaching for 27 years and at the School of Science and Mathematics since 2008, has won a Grammy for Music Educator of the Year. He  was chosen from a field of more than 4,500 nominations from all 50 states. 

Durham Musician Nominated for Grammy

Durham’s Alice Gerrard, a longtime fixture of the local music community, received a Grammy nomination for best folk album at age 80 for her album “Follow the Music,” which features contributions from other local acts including Hiss Golden Messenger and Megafaun.

Durham Record Labels Garner Grammy Nominations

Durham-based record labels Marsalis Music and Merge Records have been nominated for Grammy Awards. Saxophonist Miquel Zenón has been nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble album for “Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook” which was released by Branford Marsalis' record label. The Arcade Fire's Merge Records release "The Suburbs - Deluxe Edition (Scenes from the Suburbs)" was nominated for Best Recording Package.

Durham Picks up Grammy Awards

The Durham-based Carolina Chocolate Drops won the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album with "Genuine Negro Jig" and "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire (on Durham's Merge Records) won the album of the year award.