From Afrobeats to reggae, the 2026 Grammys are shaping up to honor global sounds like never before. Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla, Vybz Kartel, and more are leading the charge in categories spanning best global music album, best African music performance, and best reggae album. There are 10 categories in the Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient or Chant Field at the 2026 Grammys. At the link in bio, Billboard assess the state of the race in four of those categories — best global music album, best global music performance, best African music performance and best reggae album.

From Afrobeats to reggae, the 2026 Grammys are shaping up to honor global sounds like never before. Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla, Vybz Kartel, and more are leading the charge in categories spanning best global music album, best African music performance, and best reggae album. There are 10 categories in the Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient or Chant Field at the 2026 Grammys. At the link in bio, Billboard assess the state of the race in four of those categories — best global music album, best global music performance, best African music performance and best reggae album.