Grammys 2024 | Shankar Mahadevan returns home to warm welcome, says ‘dreams do come true’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Grammys 2024 | Shankar Mahadevan returns home to warm welcome, says ‘dreams do come true’

The Hindu  

Shankar Mahadevan received a warm welcome when he landed in Mumbai earlier today following his win at the Grammys 2024. The singer and composer, along with Zakir Hussain, is a part of the fusion band Shakti which won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for ‘This Moment’. The album features founding member, guitarist John McLaughlin alongside Hussain, Mahadevan, violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan and percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram. Speaking to media at the airport, Shankar Mahadevan said, “This is a very, very special moment for me and all of my band members.

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Shankar Mahadevan hails Ustad Zakir Hussain after Grammy win
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Shankar Mahadevan hails Ustad Zakir Hussain after Grammy win

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Indian feat: This Moment is a Grammy moment
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Indian feat: This Moment is a Grammy moment

New Indian Express  

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Grammy Awards 2024 winner Shakti: 5 things you need to know about Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band
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Grammy Awards 2024 winner Shakti: 5 things you need to know about Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band

Hindustan Times  

Shakti bagged the Global Music Album award at Grammy Awards 2024 in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Fusion band Shakti featuring vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, John McLaughlin, percussionist V Selvaganesh, and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan won for the album This Moment. Shakti Members The band features renowned artists like John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh, and Ganesh …

Grammys 2024 | Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain’s group Shakti wins Best Global Music Album award
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Grammys 2024 | Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain’s group Shakti wins Best Global Music Album award

The Hindu  

Shakti, a fusion music group comprising tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and singer Shankar Mahadevan, has won the 2024 Grammy Award for best global music album for “This Moment” The album features founding member, guitarist John McLaughlin alongside Hussain, Mahadevan, violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan and percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram. “Congrats Best Global Music Album winner - ‘This Moment’ Shakti. Zakir Hussain wins two …

Meet Shakti, Shankar Mahadevan-Zakir Hussain's Band That Won Grammys
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In a remarkable comeback, the reunited Shakti band has won the prestigious title of Best Global Music Album at the 2024 Grammys for their latest release, This Moment. Founded in 1973 by jazz guitarist John McLaughlin in collaboration with traditional Indian musicians, the band played a crucial role in expanding musical boundaries beyond Western traditions. Led by the iconic Indian …

India shines at Grammy Awards as Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain win laurels
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India shines at Grammy Awards as Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain win laurels

Hindustan Times  

Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band ‘Shakti’ bagged the Grammy's award for ‘Best Global Music Album’ on Monday. 'Shakti' wins Grammy Award In a picture shared by the Grammys on their official X account, Mahadevan and another member of the band, Ganesh Rajagopalan, can be seen accepting the award on stage. The album ‘This Moment’, released on …

Grammy Awards 2024: Zakir Hussain, Mahadevan win Best Global Music Album award
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Grammy Awards 2024: Zakir Hussain, Mahadevan win Best Global Music Album award

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During the premiere ceremony of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, Zakir Hussain secured the Best Global Music Performance Grammy for his contribution to “Pashto” alongside Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer, featuring Rakesh Chaurasia. Taking to X, Grammys shared the post and wrote, "Congrats Best Global Music Album winner - 'This Moment' Shakti. Shankar Mahadevan from …

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