The 66th Grammy Awards witnessed a historic moment for Indian music! Five talented individuals, each with their unique style, etched their names in Grammy history, bringing immense pride and joy to the nation.
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain created a sensation by winning three Grammys this year! He took home awards for Best Global Music Album for 'This Moment' with his band Shakti, Best Global Music Performance for 'Raga Bhairavi', and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for 'Divine Tides' with Ricky Kej.
The renowned flute maestro Rakesh Chaurasia bagged two Grammys this year! He won the award for Best Global Music Album for 'Ragas of Hope' with Pt. Ravi Shankar, and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for 'Divine Tides' with Ricky Kej.
The versatile singer Shankar Mahadevan, part of the Shakti band, won the Best Global Music Album award for 'This Moment'. His diverse repertoire, spanning genres and languages, has made him a household name in India and beyond.
The young and talented percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram, another member of Shakti band, received the Best Global Music Album award for 'This Moment'. His energetic and innovative playing has brought a fresh perspective to the band's sound.
Acclaimed violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan added another feather to his cap by winning the Best Global Music Album award for 'This Moment' with his brother Kumaresh in their duo project "Ganesh & Kumaresh". Their virtuosity and captivating performances have garnered them wide recognition across the globe.