The 21st annual Latin Grammy Award winners were announced on November 19. Lawrence-based pianist and music teacher Paulina Leisring was on the list.

The 2021 Grammy nominees were announced on Tuesday — and at least five artists with Kansas City ties are in the mix.

Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and others canceled seasons earlier this year because of COVID-19. Now rising cases in the metro, and new restrictions, are thwarting attempts to bring back indoor performances.

Stephen Steigman speaks with Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney and Music Director Ramona Pansegrau about the holidays without a Nutcracker. They discuss music chosen for the 2020 Holiday Show.