Music composer Ricky Kej, base out of Bengaluru, has won his third Grammy Award for the album ‘Divine Tides‘ and dedicate the honour to India. The US-born musician share the award with Stewart Copeland, the drummer of the iconic British rock band The Police, who collaborate with Ricky Kej on the album.
At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, the duo earn the gramophone trophy in the Best Immersive Audio album category.
They previously won a Grammy in the best new age album category for the same album in 2022.
Ricky Kej said he was “grateful” for the recognition.
Ricky Kej Wins Third Grammy Award, Dedicates Honour to India
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Ricky Kej Said on Twitter :
“Just won my 3rd Grammy Award. Extremely grateful, am speechless! I dedicate this Award to India. @copelandmusic. Herbert Waltl Eric Schilling Vanil Veigas Lonnie Park,”.
Other nominees in the category were:
- Christina Aguilera (Aguilera),
- The Chainsmokers (Memories… Do Not Open),
- Jane Ira Bloom (Picturing The Invisible: Focus 1),
- Nidarosdomens Jentekor & Trondeheimsolistene (Tuvahyun – Beatitudes for a Wounded World).
‘Divine Tides‘ is a nine-song album that aims to deliver the message that “each individual life plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance that serves all equally.”
Ricky Kej took home his first Grammy in the best new age album category for ‘Winds of Samsara‘ back in 2015.
As part of his work with The Police, Copeland has won five Grammys.
With Ricky Kej as a collaborator, this is his second award.
