PM Narendra Modi, Falguni Shah, Ricky Kej
Highlight
- Ricky Cage is the owner of his second Grammy win
- Falguni Shah is the only Indian-origin woman to be nominated twice in the Best Children’s Music category.
This year’s Grammy Awards saw a major achievement for India as two Indian musicians were among the winners of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Bengaluru-based musician Ricky Cage won his second Grammy in the Best New Album category for ‘Divine Tides’. Whereas, Indian-American singer Falguni Shah, who uses the stage name “Falu”, took home the Grammy for Best Children’s Music Album on Sunday for “A Colorful World”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his official Twitter handle congratulated the winners of Indian origin and wished them all the best.
Congratulating Ricky Cage, he wrote, “Congratulations on this remarkable achievement and best wishes for your future endeavours!”
He also sent wishes to Falguni Shah on his Grammy win. He wrote, “Congratulations to Falguni Shah on winning the Best Children’s Music Album award at the Grammys. Best wishes to her for her future endeavours. @FaluMusic.”
Cage won his second Grammy in the Best New Album category for ‘Divine Tides’. The American-born musician shared the award with drummer Stewart Copeland of the iconic British rock band The Police, who collaborated with Cage on the album.
On the other hand, sharing the update about her Grammy win, Falguni took to Instagram and wrote, “I have no words to describe the magic of today. How much to perform for the opening number of the Grammy premiere ceremony. It’s an honor, and then to take home a statue from all the incredible people working on One Colorful World. We are humbled and thank the Recording Academy for this tremendous recognition. Thank you.”
Falguni released a self-titled solo album in 2007, which blended elements of South-East Asia folk with Western music. He has also performed and collaborated with music maestro AR Rahman. She is the only Indian-origin woman to be nominated twice in the Best Children’s Music Album category at the Grammys.
– with ani input