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2009 Grammy Nominees Announced, Los Angeles – USAby Rob Howard |
The nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and accordions dominate at least two categories: ‘Best Polka Album’ and ‘Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album’. The ‘Best Polka Album’ nominees include: ‘El Maestro Del Acordeón Y Sus Polkas’, by Paulino Bernal ‘Speechless’, by Lynn Marie & Charlie Kelley and The Boxhounds ‘Back To Back Hall of Fame Polkas’, by Walter Ostanek & His Band, Jerry Darlak & The Touch and Bob Kravos & His Band ‘Hungry For More’, by the Polka Family Band ‘Let The Whole World Sing’, by Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra The nominees for the ‘Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album’ award are: ‘Live At The 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’, by BeauSoleil & Michael Doucet ‘From Now On’, by Michael Doucet ‘Homage Au Passé’, by the Pine Leaf Boys ‘Live At The 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’, by Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys ‘Cedric Watson’, by Cedric Watson The Grammy Awards Ceremony takes place on February 8th in Los Angeles. |