The show, despite a delay caused by the pandemic and brief moments of seriousness, was mostly a highly professional, relentlessly energetic showcase for the pleasure of live music. Plus a few awards.
In a year of particularly wide-ranging nominees and competitive fields, bandleader Jon Batiste and the duo Silk Sonic came away with big prizes. Ukrainian president Zelenskyy also made an appearance.
The Ukrainian leader's appearance comes as Russian forces continue pressing ahead with their invasion in his country. Zelenskyy spoke about music and the toll of the ongoing war on Ukrainians.
