Renowned Indian music composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan clinched the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album. Following the award ceremony, Mahadevan was prompted to share his emotions about the win. What ensued was a spontaneous musical performance, embodying the essence of Indian culture.
Accompanied by V. Selvaganesh and Ganesh Rajgopalan, Mahadevan was posed with the question,
“How does it feel to win the Grammy today?”
In response, he simply gestured towards Selvaganesh, who initiated a melodious rendition.
Shankar Mahadevan and Rajgopalan seamlessly joined in, culminating in a harmonious expression of joy.
Reflecting on the significance of music, Mahadevan remarked,
“Music is an incredible medium for conveying peace, harmony, and love, which epitomizes global music.”
SHAKTI wins a #GRAMMYs #GRAMMYs2024 !!! Through this album 4 brilliant Indian musicians win Grammys!! Just amazing. India is shining in every direction. Shankar Mahadevan, Selvaganesh Vinayakram, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Ustad Zakhir Hussain. Ustad Zakhir Hussain won a second Grammy… pic.twitter.com/dJDUT6vRso
— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) February 4, 2024
Shankar Mahadevan’s reaction on winning Grammy
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The video capturing Mahadevan’s reaction swiftly made its way to Reddit, garnering numerous reactions. One user commented, “A well-deserved win, congratulations!” Another remarked, “He embodies music effortlessly.” Echoing similar sentiments, another user wrote, “He exudes music in every breath.”
Prominent Indian musicians #ShankarMahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band Shakti bagged the prestigious Grammy award. They clinched the award in Best Global Music Album category for their latest album #ThisMoment. pic.twitter.com/oZOUDhj0uc
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 5, 2024
Congratulations to #ShankarMahadevan on his #Shakti winning the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for 'This Moment'. He has done Bharat proud along with three other Indian musicians.
Hearty congratulations to renowned tabla maestro from India, Ustad Zakir Hussain, on winning… pic.twitter.com/2cVK4uxkJE
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) February 5, 2024
Congratulations to #ShankarMahadevan on his #Shakti winning the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for 'This Moment'. He has done Bharat proud along with three other Indian musicians.
Hearty congratulations to renowned tabla maestro from India, Ustad Zakir Hussain, on winning… pic.twitter.com/2cVK4uxkJE
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) February 5, 2024
Following his win, Mahadevan took to his social media platforms and penned a heartfelt message to express his joy. Accompanied by a photo of himself holding the coveted Grammy Trophy, he shared,
“WE DID IT ❤️ Never did I imagined that a band from which I learned my musical craft and sensibilities would be the very band with whom I would perform and clinch a Grammy. This marks a moment where dreams unmistakably materialize. Shakti was a dream fulfilled! Grateful to the Almighty for orchestrating this moment! It’s truly ‘THIS MOMENT’
See his post here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3A03csp1be/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
