In a momentous victory for India at the 2024 Grammy Awards, musical maestros Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain clinched the prestigious Best Global Music Album award. The award ceremony, held at Crypto dot com in Los Angeles on February 4, witnessed a global celebration of musical excellence.
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Congrats Best Global Music Album winner – 'This Moment' Shakti. #GRAMMYs 🎶
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 4, 2024
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The dynamic duo secured the accolade for their outstanding contribution to Shakti’s album, “This Moment.” The Recording Academy took to Twitter, sharing a snapshot of Shankar Mahadevan on stage alongside Ganesh Rajagopalan, a fellow band member. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Mahadevan expressed gratitude to God, his bandmates, family, friends, and the entire Indian community. He proudly declared, “India, we are proud of you!” The award was dedicated to his wife, with Mahadevan emphasizing that every note of his music is a dedication to her.
The Shakti band, capturing their joy, posted pictures on Instagram featuring Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, and others posing with the Grammy Award. The images radiate happiness as the musicians celebrate their well-deserved recognition.
The winning album, “This Moment,” was released on June 23, 2023, marking the third creation by the world fusion band after a hiatus of 46 years. The collaborative effort includes guitarist John McLaughlin, percussionists Zakir Hussain and Selvaganesh Vinayakram, singer Shankar Mahadevan, and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan. With eight mesmerizing tracks—Shrini’s Dream, Bending the Rules, Karuna, Mohanam, Las Palmas, Giriraj Sudha, Sono Mama, and Changay Naino—the album showcases the brilliance of these musical virtuosos.
As news of their Grammy triumph spread, social media erupted with congratulatory messages from netizens. Actor Prasanna expressed his excitement, anticipating a celebration concert soon. On a popular platform, a netizen exclaimed, “SHANKAR MAHADEVAN, ZAKIR HUSSAIN WIN BEST GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM AWARD. It’s a proud day for India!” The fusion band’s achievement resonated across the nation, marking a historic moment for Indian music on the global stage.
The Grammy win not only signifies the exceptional talent of Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain but also underscores the richness and diversity of India’s musical legacy. As the nation revels in this moment of glory, it serves as a testament to the global impact of Indian musicians and their ability to transcend cultural boundaries through the universal language of music.
