Falguni Shah wins a Grammy (Courtesy: AFP)
Highlights
- A Colourful World won Best Children's Music Album
- Indian-American singer Falguni Shah shared a thank you note after the win
- "I have no words to describe today's magic," wrote Falguni
Indian-American singer Falguni Shah won a Grammy Award for A Colorful World in the Best Children's Album category. Falguni Shah is known by her stage name Falu and after winning, she expressed her happiness. Sharing photos from the Grammys 2022 on social media, Falguni Shah wrote, "I have no words to describe today's magic. What an honor to perform for the opening number of the GRAMMY Premier Ceremony, and then take home a statue on behalf of all the incredible people who worked on A Colorful World. We are humbled and thank the Recording Academy for this tremendous recognition. THANK YOU!"
Others who were nominated for Best Children's Album were Activate by 123 Andres, All One Tribe by 1 Tribe Collective, Black to the Future by Pierce Freelon, Crayon Kids by Lucky Diaz, and the Family Jam Band.
Check out Falguni Shah's post here:
Falguni Shah has even performed and collaborated with music maestro AR Rahman and she is the only Indian-origin woman to be nominated in the Best Children's Music Album category at the Grammys twice. Falguni Shah was earlier nominated for a Grammy in the same category for her 2018 album Falu's Bazaar.
Falu has training in the Jaipur musical tradition and the Banaras style of Thumri. She has also collaborated with international musicians like Wyclef Jean, Philip Glass, Ricky Martin, Blues Traveler, and Yo-Yo Ma.
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