1. India achieved a remarkable triumph at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 5.
2. Fusion band Shakti, featuring Shankar Mahadevan and Ustad Zakir Hussain, secured the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for their collaboration “This Moment.”
3. The winning album, with eight tracks, highlighted the collaborative genius of renowned musicians.
New Delhi, Feb 05: India celebrated a remarkable triumph at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 5 as the fusion band Shakti, featuring the legendary Shankar Mahadevan and Ustad Zakir Hussain, secured the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for their collaboration “This Moment.”
The winning album, comprising eight tracks, showcased the collaborative genius of John McLaughlin on guitar synth, Zakir Hussain on tabla, Shankar Mahadevan as the vocalist, V Selvaganesh on percussion, and Ganesh Rajagopalan on the violin.
The Recording Academy acknowledged this achievement with a congratulatory post on social media, emphasizing the significance of the win.
Competing against a diverse array of international artists such as Susana Baca, Bokante, Burna Boy, and Davido, Shakti’s victory not only showcased their musical excellence but also marked a proud moment for India on the global stage.
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Zakir Hussain achieved a historic milestone by securing three Grammy wins in a single night, a first for an Indian artist.
In addition to his award for “This Moment,” he triumphed in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category with Rakesh Chaurasia and the Best Instrumental Composition category.
The audience at the ceremony in Los Angeles celebrated his triple win, with fellow musician and Grammy winner Ricky Kej sharing the news.
Shankar Mahadevan dedicated the award to his wife, expressing that every note of his music is dedicated to her.
This sentiment resonated with the cheering crowd and added a personal touch to the historic achievement of Shakti and the individual successes of Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia, making it a standout year for India at the Grammys.
