Recording Academy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Recording Academy® At A Glance

In 1957, a visionary group of music professionals recognized the need to create an organization that would support and award the artistic achievements of talented musicians, singers and songwriters, and important behind-the-scenes contributors such as producers and engineers.

Conceived as a way to create a true music industry community, the Recording Academy was born.

Today, the Academy fights for creators’ rights on Capitol Hill, supports music education and preservation initiatives, helps music people in times of need, represents thousands of music makers in 12 regional Chapters across the country, and celebrates musical excellence through the GRAMMYs — the industry’s only peer-recognized award.

As the world’s leading society of music professionals, the Academy is dedicated to fostering a more inspiring and inclusive world for music and its creators.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an organization focused on helping music and its makers thrive, the Recording Academy embraces its responsibility to drive real and meaningful change. The Academy seeks to inspire the music industry to become a place where all voices are welcome, embraced and belong.

In 2020, the Recording Academy partnered with Color of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the world, to drive systemic change in music and society. The Academy held three Diversity, Equity and Inclusion summits with thought leaders and subject-matter experts and launched the Black Music Collective, an advisory group dedicated to the inclusion, recognition and advancement of Black music creators and professionals within the Academy and music industry at-large. The Academy is committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure all areas of the industry reflect the diverse music community it proudly represents.

The Recording Academy’s headquarters in Santa Monica, California.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values as an organization. We’ve made significant progress, and it is just the beginning. We further commit to the work ahead and will keep learning, listening and growing, but most importantly, taking action.”

— Harvey Mason jr.

BUILDING TOGETHER

Join the Academy’s efforts to create a global culture of diversity at recordingacademy.com/inclusion.