Shankar Mahadevan of Shakti accepts the Global Music Album award on the Grammys. (Image Courtesy: AFP)

New Delhi:

Indian music composer and former Grammy winner Ricky Kej heaped praises on Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain after their fusion band Shakti received huge on the Grammys within the Global Music Album class. The fusion band Shakti that includes John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, percussionist V Selvaganesh and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan received the Global Music Album for The Moment on the Grammys, held on Monday in Los Angeles. Congratulating the crew and sharing his pleasure on X, Ricky Kej wrote, “SHAKTI wins a #GRAMMYs #GRAMMYs2024 ! Through this album 4 brilliant Indian musicians win Grammys! Just amazing. India is shining in every direction. Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Ustad Zakir Hussain. Ustad Zakir Hussain won a second Grammy along with virtuoso flute player Rakesh Chaurasia. Brilliant.”

See what he posted:

SHAKTI wins a #GRAMMYs#GRAMMYs2024 !!! Through this album 4 sensible Indian musicians win Grammys!! Just superb. India is shining in each route. Shankar Mahadevan, Selvaganesh Vinayakram, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Ustad Zakhir Hussain. Ustad Zakhir Hussain received a second Grammy… pic.twitter.com/dJDUT6vRso

— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) February 4, 2024

In one other submit, Ricky Kej handled his social media followers to an image of himself, all suited up for the Grammys. Documenting his expertise on the greatest music awards, he wrote, “Had an excellent time at the Grammys. The Living Legend Ustad Zakir Hussain wins 3 Grammys in one night and creates history. Virtuoso flutist Rakesh Chaurasia wins 2 Grammys! Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh & Ganesh Rajagopalan win 1 Grammy each.”

Take a take a look at his submit beneath:

Had a superb time on the Grammys 🙂
For these of you who need to know.. listed here are the brand new Grammy Award Winners from India.. All excellent musicians and a few reside legends!

For Bela Flecks – As We Speak (2 Grammy wins)
1) Ustad Zakir Hussain
2) Rakesh Chaurasia

For John… pic.twitter.com/CGEUJXuww4

— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) February 5, 2024

Among the highest prizes, Taylor Swift received Album of the Year, Miley Cyrus received Record of the Year, and Billie Eilish received Song of the Year. Taylor Swift additionally received Best Pop Vocal Album and Miley Cyrus received Best Pop Solo Performance.

42-year-old Ricky Kej received his third Grammy final yr for his album Divine Tides with Stewart Copeland. His first and second Grammys had been within the Best New Age Album class in 2015 and 2022 respectively.