Shankar Mahadevan dedicates Grammy win to family, friends and India

At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, the album ‘This Moment’, won the trophy in the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category. It features eight songs created by Shakti, which features John McLaughlin (guitar synth), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Shankar Mahadevan (vocalist), V Selvaganesh (percussionist), and Ganesh Rajagopalan (violinist).
During the acceptance speech, Mahadevan said, “Thank you boys.Thank you God, family, friends, and India. India, we are proud of you…Last but not the least, I would like to dedicate this award to my wife whom every note of my music is dedicated to.” The musician's speech won a loud cheer from the audience. 'This Moment' album was released on June 30 last year.

Ricky Kej also celebrated the win and posted on X, "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 along with virtuoso flute player Rakesh Chaurasia. Brilliant!!!! #IndiaWinsGrammys"