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1987 Soul Train Music Awards

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Soul Train Music Awards
DateMarch 23, 1987 (1987-03-23)
LocationSanta Monica Civic Auditorium (Los Angeles, California)
CountryUnited States
Hosted byDionne Warwick and Luther Vandross
First awarded1987
Most awardsJanet Jackson, Cameo and Run–D.M.C. (2)
Websitesoultrain.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkWGN America
1987 · 1988 →

The 1987 Soul Train Music Awards aired live on March 23, 1987 (and was later syndicated in other areas), honoring the best in R&B, soul, rap, jazz, and gospel music from the previous year. The show was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and was hosted by Luther Vandross and Dionne Warwick.

Special awards

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Heritage Award for Career Achievement

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Winners and nominees

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Winners are in bold text.

Album of the Year – Male

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Album of the Year – Female

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Album of the Year – Group, Duo, or Band

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Best Single – Male

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Best Single – Female

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Best Single – Group, Duo, or Band

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Best Rap Single

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Best Music Video

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Best New Artist

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Best Rap Album

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Best Gospel Album – Solo

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Best Gospel Album – Group, Duo, or Choir

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Best Jazz Album – Solo

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Best Jazz Album – Group, Duo, or Band

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Performers

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