This year, India took home a major Grammy: "This Moment," the album by Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's band Shakti, won Best Global Music Album. In addition, the group includes violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, drummer V Selvaganesh, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, and guitarist John McLaughlin.

Ricky Kej, a Grammy-winning Indian music composer, thanked the band by posting a video of their award speech live on stage. Kej posted the video and said, "SHAKTI wins a Grammy!!!" on his official X account. Four talented Indian musicians win Grammys thanks to this record! Simply wonderful. India is a bright light everywhere.

Ustad Zakhir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram. A second Grammy was awarded by renowned flute musician Rakesh Chaurasia and Ustad Zakhir Hussain. Amazing! #IndiaWinsTheGrammys

Shankar Mahadevan praised his wife for her unwavering support during his address. "Thank you, India, family, friends, and God, as well as the boys. India, you have our admiration. Last but not least, Shankar remarked, "I'd like to dedicate this award to my wife, to whom I dedicate every note of my music."