Who among the following musicians was awarded Grammy in Music Album category for his collaborative album ‘Global Drum Project’ along with Mickey Hart, Sikiru Adepoju and Giovanni Hidalgo?
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Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Zakir Hussain.
Zakir Hussain, the legendary Indian tabla maestro, won a Grammy Award in 2009 in the Best Contemporary World Music Album category for his collaborative project "Global Drum Project". He shared this honor with renowned percussionists Mickey Hart, Sikiru Adepoju, and Giovanni Hidalgo.
The album is a rhythmic fusion that combines global percussion traditions—from Indian classical tabla to Afrobeat drums and Latin rhythms. This collaboration was a continuation of Hart and Hussain’s earlier work in the 1991 project “Planet Drum,” which also won a Grammy.
Zakir Hussain’s role in the Global Drum Project was pivotal, showcasing the versatility and global appeal of Indian percussion on an international platform.
Others Option :
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Ricky Kej – Won Grammy Awards in 2015 and 2022 for environmental-themed music.
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Vikku Vinayakram – Nominated, but didn’t win for this album.
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A R Rahman – Won Grammy for Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, not this project.