Grammy Glory 2024:  Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus shine bright, India brings home 3 Awards.

On February 4, the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony unfolded at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, turning the evening into a dazzling showcase of musical brilliance. India took center stage as five accomplished musicians, including tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, claimed prestigious awards during the glamorous ceremony.

In a truly spectacular triumph, Indian maestros Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain, along with their fusion band ‘Shakti,’ won the coveted Grammy for ‘Best Global Music Album.’ The winning notes resonated from their latest masterpiece, ‘This Moment,’ propelling Indian music to unprecedented heights of global acclaim.

Rakesh Chaurasia and Zakir Hussain Hit the Jackpot at Grammys 2024!

The musical prowess of these maestros, accompanied by Edgar Meyer and Bela Fleck, soared to new heights as they bagged the Grammy for ‘Best Global Music Performance’ with their spellbinding work on ‘Pashto.’

Adding to the thrill, Rakesh Chaurasia, nephew of legendary flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia, won two Grammys, while the legendary Zakir Hussain achieved a remarkable feat by claiming three prestigious awards. Beside winning the ‘Best Global Music Album’, Ustad Zakir Hussain added two more Grammys to his illustrious collection.

In his gracious acceptance speech for Pashto, the esteemed 72-year-old percussionist, expressed heartfelt gratitude, stating, ‘Thanks to the Academy, thanks to all these great musicians for giving us beautiful music…our deepest thanks to our families…without them, we are nothing… without love, without music, without harmony, we are nothing.’

This Moment

This Moment captures the essence of musical brilliance with eight enchanting tracks featuring John McLaughlin (guitar synth), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Shankar Mahadevan (singer), V Selvaganesh (percussionist), and Ganesh Rajagopalan (violinist).

Released on June 30 of the previous year, the album not only showcases their artistic synergy but has also earned Grammy nominations, sharing the spotlight with performers such as Susana Baca, Bokante, Burna Boy, and Davido.

Despite facing stiff competition from renowned industry artists, Shakti emerged victorious, securing the Grammy for ‘Best Global Music Album’. This triumph underscores their enduring influence and global acclaim for their distinctive musical fusion.

The “As We Speak” team- Hussain, Meyer, Fleck and Chaurasia were also nominated for ‘Best Instrumental Composition for Motion.’

Taylor Swift makes history with record-breaking win

In a showstopping triumph, Taylor Swift owned the spotlight at this year’s Grammy Awards, becoming the first performer to win the award for ‘Album of the year’ four times. The music sensation broke records, leaving behind icons like Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Frank Sinatra, who all shared three best album wins.

Adding to the thrill, Swift was presented the award by none other than the legendary Celine Dion, for her iconic album ‘Midnight’. Swift, not one to stop at accolades, also surprised fans with the announcement of a brand-new album. She previously won album of the year in 2010 for Fearless, in 2016 for 1989, and in 2021 for Folklore.

Miley Cyrus is officially a Grammy winner

Miley Cyrus had an extraordinary night, marking a significant milestone in her career as the 31-year-old musician took home not one but two trophies. The singer won in the categories of ‘Best Pop Solo Performance’ and Record of the Year for her song ‘Flowers’.  Notably, she also stood out as arguably the best-dressed star of the event.

Grammy Winners 2024

This year’s Grammy celebrated the dominance of women artists. Billie Eilish, SZA, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Minogue, Lainey Wilson, Karol G and Victoria Monét claimed the top awards, turning the night into a thrilling spectacle of surprises, triumphs, and unforgettable moments. Check out the complete Grammys 2024 winners list below.

Best Pop Solo Performance

Miley Cyrus – Flowers

Song of the Year

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie

Best Pop Vocal Album

Taylor Swift – Midnights

Best R&B Performance

Coco Jones – ICU

Best Rock Album

Paramore – This Is Why

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything

Best New Artist

Victoria Monét 

Best Folk Album

Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live)

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Jack Antonoff

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

Theron Thomas 

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble

Best Pop Dance Recording

Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam 

Best Dance/Electronic Music Album

Fred again.. – Actual Life 3

Best Traditional R&B Performance

PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning

Best R&B Album

Victoria Monét – Jaguar II

Best Rap Performance

Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane- Scientists & Engineers 

Best Melodic Rap Performance

Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life 

Best Rap Song

Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers

Best Rap Album

Killer Mike – Michael

Best Country Solo Performance

Chris Stapleton – White Horse

Best Country Song

Chris Stapleton – White Horse

Best Comedy Album

Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name?

Best Global Music Album

Shakti – This Moment

Best R&B Song

SZA – Snooze

Best Country Album

Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country

Best African Music Performance

Tyla – Water

Best Musical Theatre Album

Some Like It Hot

Best Alternative Music Album

boygenius – The Record

Best Alternative Music Performance

Paramore – This Is Why

Best Rock Album

Paramore – This Is Why

Best Rock Song

boygenius – Not Strong Enough

Best Metal Performance

Metallica – 72 Seasons

Best Rock Performance

boygenius – Not Strong Enough

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything