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R&B singer Jhene Aiko to host Grammy Awards premiere ceremony on 14 March

The Grammys pre-show will feature performances by rapper Burna Boy, singer Rufus Wainwright, jazz band Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, pianist Igor Levit, singer Poppy and Latin electropop musician Lido Pimienta.

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|Mar 03, 2021, 12:21:01 IST

Jhene Aiko will take on hosting duties at the Grammy Awards premiere ceremony this month.

The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated singer will host the pre-show, where most trophies are awarded. It will be streamed live on the Grammy’s website ahead of the 63rd annual ceremony on 14 March.

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The Grammys will be held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.

The pre-show will feature performances by rapper Burna Boy, singer Rufus Wainwright, jazz band Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, pianist Igor Levit, singer Poppy and Latin electropop musician Lido Pimienta.

Aiko’s third studio album Chilombo is nominated for album of the year and best progressive R&B album.

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She’s also up for best R&B performance for her song 'Lightning & Thunder,' featuring John Legend.

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First Published:Mar 03, 2021, 12:21:01 IST
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