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This article discusses the musical trends represented by the nominees, winners, and performances at the 55th Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. The author makes note of the emphasis on folk and swing music, citing performances by Mumford & Sons, the Lumineers, and Justin Timberlake, as well as tributes to musicians of old, including Bob Marley, Patti Page, and Carole King.

If you want to know just how far jazz has slipped in the hierarchy of pop music, just look the line-up for next year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Sure, Herbie Hancock is a headliner, but the rest of the names at the top of the bill to be announced Wednesday morning are a hodge-podge of pop, rock and R&B stars from various eras. The headline acts include the Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Al Green and Bonnie Raitt for older fans; Foo Fighters, Florence & the Machine and My Morning Jacket for contemporary rock lovers; Bon Iver for fans of indie, electronic songs; the Zac Brown Band for hard-core country fans; Jill Scott and Ne-Yo for those who like contemporary rhythm and blues; and Paulina Rubio, for Latin pop fans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]