The 2024 Grammy Awards have brought immense pride to millions of Indians as tabla legend Zakir Hussain, along with Shankar Mahadevan, Rakesh Chaurasia, and the band Shakti, secured three prestigious Grammy awards in a historic achievement.
Following the success of Indian cinema at the Oscars in 2023, Indian music has now taken center stage at the Grammy Awards. Zakir Hussain, a maestro of the tabla, clinched three awards at the ceremony. His collaboration on the song “Pashto” with Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer, featuring flute player Rakesh Chaurasia, earned him the Global Music Performance award. Additionally, Hussain’s album “As We Speak” secured the Contemporary Instrumental Album award. Furthermore, he shared another accolade with Shankar Mahadevan, John McLaughlin, V. Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan for the Best Global Music Album titled “This Moment.”
🌟 Collaborators Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia win two Grammys, including Best Global Music Performance and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/SZQj6JsnNZ
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🌟 Fusion band Shakti receives the award for Best Global Music Album #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/E1Ef56wYpo
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This monumental achievement is a momentous occasion for all Indians, and heartfelt congratulations are due to these exceptional artists. Zakir Hussain’s Grammy tally now stands at an impressive four awards, having previously won in 2009 for the Best Contemporary World Music category.
The nation eagerly awaits the outpouring of well-deserved accolades and recognition for these remarkable achievers, whose talent and dedication have brought honor to India on the global stage.
