Los Angeles: Amy Winehouse may have been physically absent from the Grammy awards, but her presence was strong, as the famously troubled singer won four awards, including song of the year for her autobiographical hit Rehab.
Kanye West, who had a leading eight nominations, also won four awards: best rap album for Graduation, best solo performance for Stronger, best rap song for Good Life and best rap performance by a duo or group for his collaboration with Common on Southside.
West delivered an electric, glow-in-the-dark rendition of Stronger, then segued into a stirring tribute to his mother, Donda West, who died unexpectedly last year at age 58.
"Last night I saw you in my dreams, and now I can't wait to go to sleep," West, dressed in all black, sang as he launched into "Hey Mama," a celebratory tune from his second album that has now turned into a sombre ode.
When West accepted the best rap album trophy, the orchestra was trying to play him off the stage when he began speaking about his mother.
"It would be in good taste to stop the music," West said - and the music stopped.
One of the most anticipated moments was still to come – a satellite performance by Winehouse, who was sprung from a rehab centre to sing for the show from a London studio.
Besides song of the year and best new artist, she also won best pop vocal album for Back to Black and best female pop vocals.
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