Music makers on the scene

Ebony, March, 2005

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Caption: MUSIC MAKERS ON THE SCENE include India.Arie and Alicia Keys, who grabbed eight Grammy nominations, including those for best album of the year, song of the year, best female R&B vocal performance, best R&B song and best R&B album. At right, rapper/producer Kanye West picked up 10 nominations to best the field for the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. His nominations include those for album of the year, song of the year, best new artist, best rap solo performance, best rap song and best rap album.