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Grammys 2025: Here Are All The High-Profile Performances

BY Dora Abena Dzaka February 1, 2025 11:50 AM EDT

The Grammy 2025 Awards show is slated to take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS from 8 to 11:30 p.m. ET/5 to 8:30 p.m. PT and also be available for streaming on Paramount+ this Sunday, February 2, and will feature a stellar lineup of high-profile performances. 

This list includes Stevie Wonder, Doechii, John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, Brittany Howard, Herbie Hancock, Sabrina Carpenter, Raye, Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Shakira, Teddy Swims, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Jacob Collier, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent.

According to a post on the Recording Academy’s official Instagram account, there will be other performances like Gaga and Mars.

The two artists are set to appear as a duo to “perform a special tribute to the city of Los Angeles and those affected by the wildfires.” 

An unfortunate event that cost the loss of at least 25 people’s lives in Southern California and also caused immeasurable destruction.

The wildfire also resulted in more than 105,000 households receiving mandatory evacuation orders.

Even though there are no African artists on the main performance list, African Grammy-nominated singer Angelique Kidjo is set to perform at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony.

The music icon shared the news on her official Instagram account, saying,

“I’m honored to perform at the 67th GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony.

However, the Recording Academy highlighted African talent in this year’s nominations, with artists like Burna Boy, Asake, Tems, Rema, Yemi Alade, Angelique Kidjo, Shaboozey, Rocky Dawuni, and Jordan Adetunji, who have all received recognition across various categories.

For the fifth consecutive year, ace South African comedian Trevor Noah will return as the host of the Grammy 2025 award show.

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