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The Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was awarded between 1970 and 2011 .. Grammy Award. Grammy Award. Best R&B Performance. Best R&B Performance. From 1967 to 1969 and in 1971 the award included instrumental performances .. The award had several minor name changes  :. From 1967 to 1968 the award was known as Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance , Vocal or Instrumental. In 1969 it was awarded as Best Rhythm & Blues Performance by a Duo or Group , Vocal or Instrumental '. In 1970 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. In 1971 it was awarded as Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group , Vocal or Instrumental. Best R&B Performance. Best R&B Performance. In 1972 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Group. From 1973 to 1980 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo , Group or Chorus. From 1981 to 2003 it was awarded as Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Best R&B Performance. Best R&B Performance. In 2004 it was awarded as Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Best R&B Performance. Best R&B Performance. The award has been discontinued after 2011 in a major overhaul of Grammy categories .. As of 2012 , all solo and duo / group vocal performances in the R&B category were shifted to the newly formed Best R&B Performance category .. Best R&B Performance. Best R&B Performance. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were handed out , for music released in the previous year .