India won big at the Grammys this year with Shakti clinching the Best Global Music Album award. The group, comprising – guitarist John McLaughlin, tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, percussionist V Selvaganesh and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, has bagged a Grammy for This Moment.
Luminaries of the music business gather at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena to hand out the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (Monday morning in India). SZA leads with nine nominations.
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Monday 27 Jan. 2025
The reassembled international fusion ensemble Shakti has clinched the prestigious title of Best Global Music Album for their latest release, ‘This Moment’. This marks a significant milestone as it is the group’s first new album in over 45 years. The album boasts eight new compositions by the talented lineup comprising John McLaughlin (guitar, guitar synth), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Shankar Mahadevan (vocalist), V. Selvaganesh (percussionist), and Ganesh Rajagopalan (violinist).
Facing stiff competition at the Grammys from artists like Susana Baca, Bokante, Burna Boy, and Davido, Shakti emerged victorious, securing the Grammy for Best Global Music Album. This triumph underscores their enduring influence and global acclaim for their distinctive musical fusion.
