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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 20 Jun 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

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Ricky Kej, a globally acclaimed musician from India, won the 57th Grammy Award for
which of the following albums?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Winds of Samsara

  • Ricky Kej, an Indian composer, won the 57th Grammy Award in 2015 for his album Winds of Samsara in the Best New Age Album category. 

  • The album was a collaboration with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman, blending Indian and South African musical traditions.

  • Winds of Samsara debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard New Age Albums Chart in August 2014. 

  • The album's themes revolve around peace and harmony, drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

  • This Grammy win marked a significant achievement for Indian non-film music on the global stage.