GLENDA BENEVIDES is Nominated for a Grammy® for her Contribution to a Contemporary Blues Album
Glenda Benevides played a Key Role in Antonio Vergara’s The Fury Album.
The participation of Glenda Benevides in Antonio Vergara’s acclaimed album The Fury has
been recognized with a nomination for the 2025 Grammy® in the category of Best
Contemporary Blues Album. This nomination marks a significant milestone in Glenda’s
career, who played a key role in creating a project that not only celebrates the roots of blues
but takes them to new heights with its fusion of traditional and modern sounds.
The Fury, released on August 29, 2024, features 13 tracks that explore the richness of
contemporary blues while incorporating innovation from artists around the world. With
contributions from several international collaborators, the album stands out for its musical
diversity and the impressive quality of its compositions. Glenda was a part of this
groundbreaking project, adding a unique layer of passion, emotion and authenticity with her
vocal and original melody on the track, Rebel’s Right.
A Key Contribution to The Fury
The participation of Glenda Benevides in The Fury has been crucial to the album’s
distinctive character. She joined a talented group of musicians and artists to create an album
that goes beyond traditional blues, blending influences from various cultures and sounds.
Their personal contribution highlights the depth of the project and underscores the impact of
collaboration in contemporary music.
About Glenda Benevides
Glenda Benevides is an American singer-songwriter, author, and podcast host from Bay
Area California. A member of the Recording Academy since 2021, Glenda has toured
internationally—from Japan to Europe and the UK, performing at events such as the
Edinburgh Rock & Blues Festival, the South African Film Festival, and the AOF Film Awards.
She has graced prestigious stages, including the Brava Theater, Beverly Wilshire, and
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and has sung for causes like The Trevor Project and fundraisers for
Senator Doug Jones and Dennis Kucinich. An accomplished author, Glenda has published
Courage, Find Your Fire and Ignite Action in Your Life, Soul On Fire, and Own The Goddess
Within. She has also collaborated with artists like Toto, Pink Martini, and Damian Perkins.
Glenda's achievements include winning Best Score for Change – Orphans in the Storm at
the AOF Film Festival. Through her work, she supports causes like climate restoration and
One Tree Planted, making a meaningful impact through art and advocacy.
The Impact of The Fury
The Grammy® nomination for
The Fury reflects the magic that is created when artists from
around the world unite with a shared vision. With contributions from renowned international
artists, the album has crossed borders and reached a global audience. The inclusion of
Glenda Benevides in this project highlights the power of music to connect people from
different cultures and create a dialogue that transcends the musical.
This project reaffirms the place of Antonio Vergara and all of its collaborators at the forefront
of contemporary blues, showing that the genre continues to evolve and resonate with new
generations. The Grammy® nomination not only celebrates the individual talent of the artists
but also the power of collaboration and the ability of music to transform and inspire.
