On the eve of India’s 77th Independence Day, three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej released a rendition of India’s National Anthem recorded with the largest orchestra ever at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. The recording of ‘Jana Gana Mana’ features a 100-piece British orchestra from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). Taking to Twitter, Ricky Kej wrote, “A few days ago, I conducted a 100-piece British orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform India’s National Anthem at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, London. This is the largest orchestra ever to record India's National Anthem and it is spectacular! The "Jaya He" at the end gave me goosebumps. Felt great as an Indian composer.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the version of India’s National Anthem and said, “It will make every Indian proud.”
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Bengaluru-based two-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej in an interview with Mid-day Online spoke about working on his latest album 'Divine Tides' with his childhood idol Stewart Copeland, legendary drummer of English rock band, The Police. Kej also talks about how he makes music to create awareness about the environment and uses the medium to bring about change.
23 May,2022 06:44 PM IST | MumbaiGrammy award winning music composer Ricky Kej met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. Bengaluru-based Ricky Kej's album 'Winds of Samsara' won the Best New Age Album trophy at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
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