The Recording Academy has made meaningful progress in increasing women’s representation across its membership and broader industry initiatives. Yet there is still more work to be done. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the trailblazers who have paved the way while advocating for greater opportunities, inclusivity, and safer work environments for women in music.
Through a month-long series of events, discussions, and advocacy efforts, the Academy is amplifying the voices of women who continue to push boundaries, redefine genres, and create lasting change. From A New York Evening With conversations featuring Japanese Breakfast, Anoushka Shankar and Nubya Garcia to a special Women In The Mix event at SXSW, these programs showcase the resilience, artistry and impact of women in music.
The Academy is also expanding its Women’s Safety in Music resource page to further support industry-wide efforts toward equity and protection for women in creative spaces. Other initiatives, including nationwide events and MusiCares Women’s Support Groups, reinforce the Academy’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and supportive music community.
When there are more women in music, there is more music. Join us in celebrating and uplifting the voices that shape the industry today.
Women’s Safety in Music Resource Page
The Recording Academy is committed to fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for women and all individuals in the music industry. As part of this ongoing effort, the Women’s Safety in Music Resource Page offers tangible tools, guidance, and support networks to help navigate challenges ranging from workplace safety to mental health.
In collaboration with Women In The Mix, DEI partners, and industry stakeholders — including studio owners, major labels, publishers, and streaming platforms — the Academy is building a roadmap for lasting industry-wide improvements. The resource page serves as a growing hub for critical safety information, including: Safe Spaces & Industry Guidelines, Sexual Harassment & Workplace Safety, Live Music & Freelancing Resources, and Mental Health & Wellness Support.
The Women’s Safety in Music Resource Page was first introduced during GRAMMY Week and will continue to evolve as the Academy collaborates with advocacy groups and industry leaders. By equipping artists, professionals, and creatives with essential tools, the Academy reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that women in music can thrive in safer, more supportive environments.
MusiCares Women’s Support Group
Weekly, Every Thursday
Time: 10 - 11a.m. PT / 12 – 1p.m. CT / 1 - 2p.m. ET
Virtual
MusiCares offers ten free weekly online emotional support and addiction recovery support groups, including the Women’s Support Group. Support groups are a safe and secure place to sort through a variety of wellness issues or concerns. Each group is led by a licensed professional and additional assistance is available if needed.
Danielle Bowker is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with a private practice in the Nashville area. She is able to offer a unique perspective having grown up as a child in and around the music industry and as the wife of a touring Weekend Warrior. Bowker also has over 10 years of experience working directly with music professionals. She is a certified EMDR clinician and specializes in trauma-informed care for those in the industry. Email Danielle Bowker, LPC/MHSP to sign up at danielle@dbcounseling.com.
The Drop: ZZ Ward
March 6, 2025 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome ZZ Ward to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for a unique storytelling-focused experience discussing her upcoming album, her creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
ZZ's latest album, Liberation, marks her most authentic and blues-infused work yet, inspired by the life-changing experience of motherhood. Free from major-label pressures, the L.A.-based singer-songwriter fully embraces her blues roots on her Sun Records debut, blending Chicago blues, Delta blues, garage rock, and vintage soul, with production by Ryan Spraker.
Women In The Mix
March 9, 2025
Austin, TX - SXSW
Held during SXSW 2025, the Recording Academy’s Texas Chapter, in partnership with the Producers & Engineers Wing (P&E Wing), presents Women In The Mix. The private event will feature special guest Trina Shoemaker, a multi-GRAMMY Award winner, including her win for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for Sheryl Crow’s The Globe Sessions — the first woman to ever receive this award.
Her career has delivered audiences outstanding records from artists including Tanya Tucker, Queens of the Stone Age, Indigo Girls, Pearl Jam, Shakira, Blues Traveler, Charley Crockett, Turnpike Troubadours, Brandi Carlile, and many more. Members of the Texas Chapter are invited to this up close & personal conversation about her admirable work in engineering records loved around the world, spanning decades and across multiple genres.
LA Chapter Presents “Scene and Heard” in Collaboration with the Alliance of Women Film Composers
March 12, 2025 from 5 to 8 p.m.
L.A. / Virtual
The Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing and Alliance for Women Film Composers will celebrate the art of TV, film and video game composition through panel discussions with esteemed female composers at the Recording Academy offices in Santa Monica. Members will gain valuable insights into their creative processes, challenges, and collaborations and have an opportunity to network with other attendees. Open to Recording Academy S&C Wing members and AWFC members only.
A New York Evening With Japanese Breakfast
March 19, 2025 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Japanese Breakfast to National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY to celebrate her new album and first proper studio release, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). The evening will consist of a discussion about her creative process and a special live performance.
Japanese Breakfast is one of the many artists to be featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series, which includes bringing a slate of the GRAMMY Museum’s renowned GRAMMY In The Schools Education Programs and Public Programs to the East Coast. "A New York Evening With…" is generously supported by the Dawn and Brian Hoesterey Family Foundation.
A New York Evening With Chloe Moriondo
March 25, 2025 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum and 92NY are thrilled to host Chloe Moriondo for an intimate conversation moderated by PAPER Magazine’s Music Editor Erica Campbell about her new album, oyster, her creative process, and more, followed by a special performance.
Chloe Moriondo channels the ebb and flow of heartbreak on oyster, her deeply introspective new album out March 28 via Public Consumption/Fueled By Ramen. Featuring the contemplative "Shoreline" and the eerie "Hate It," the record showcases Moriondo’s evolving sound, crafted alongside a team of acclaimed producers as she navigates personal growth with raw emotion and fearless creativity.
A New York Evening With Anoushka Shankar
March 25, 2025 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
GRAMMY Museum N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome 11-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Anoushka Shankar to National Sawdust in Brooklyn to have a discussion moderated by WNYC’s radio host and author John Schaefer about the creative process behind her latest album, Chapter III: We Return To Light, with a special live performance.
Rooted in ancestral echoes and modern Indian soundscapes, Chapter III: We Return to Light marks the radiant conclusion of Shankar’s ambitious trilogy — melding the rhythmic pulse of Goa Trance with classical traditions and rich improvisation to guide listeners on a journey of renewal and reflection.
Anoushka Shankar is one of the many artists to be featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series. "A New York Evening With…" is generously supported by the Dawn and Brian Hoesterey Family Foundation.
A New York Evening With Nubya Garcia
March 27, 2025 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
GRAMMY Museum N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Nubya Garcia to National Sawdust in Brooklyn, New York to have a discussion about the creative process behind her album, Odyssey, with a special live performance.
Blending jazz, orchestral arrangements, R&B, broken beat and dub, Nubya Garcia’s Odyssey is a grand and deeply personal exploration of her rekindled love for composition. The Mercury Prize-nominated saxophonist and composer defies classification, crafting celestial yet groove-driven soundscapes that expand beyond genre.
Nubya Garcia is one of the many artists to be featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series. "A New York Evening With…" is generously supported by the Dawn and Brian Hoesterey Family Foundation.