Shakti bagged the Global Music Album award at Grammy Awards 2024 in Los Angeles on Sunday (Monday in India). The Fusion band Shakti that includes vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, John McLaughlin, percussionist V Selvaganesh, and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan received for the album This Moment. (Also learn: Grammy Awards 2024 live updates: Zakir Hussain-Shankar Mahadevan make India proud; Taylor Swift announces 11th album)

Here are 5 issues to know concerning the Grammy-winning band:

Formation of band

The fusion band, Shakti received the Grammy newest launch This Moment. The band was fashioned in 1973, after the dissolution of the primary incarnation of the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

Shakti Members

The band options famend artists like John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan.

About Shakti

The band was reformed in 2020. Three years later it launched their first album as Shakti in 46 years, This Moment, on June 23, 2023. This Moment presents a set of eight new compositions and performances. The album consists of 8 tracks, together with Shrini’s Dream, Bending the Rules, Karuna, Giriraj Sudha, Mohanam and Las Palmas.

Reaction on Grammy nomination

Selvaganesh Vinayakram reacted enthusiastically on the band’s Grammy nomination. As per a report by Rolling Stone India, he mentioned: “My son said, ‘So did you watch it?’ I said, ‘What did I watch? No I haven’t.’ Then he said, ‘Shakti was nominated.’ I was freaking out.” Selvaganesh went on to tell his bandmates – John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan and Ganesh Rajagopalan. “I told Shankar that we were nominated. We were all so happy,” he added.

Grammy speech

Upon profitable the Grammy, Shankar Mahadevan took to stage and mentioned, “Thank you, boys!” He additionally expressed his gratitude to God, and thanked their household, their mates, and India. He added that India has their utmost admiration. He devoted the award to his spouse and mentioned that each single notice that he composes in his music is devoted to her.

The official Instagram account of Shakti additionally shared a bunch of images of the group after profitable the Grammy. “Grammy winners for Best Global Album Award!” learn the caption.

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