1 week Ago By Firstpost
3-time Grammy®-winning Indian music composer Ricky Kej has once again received international recognition with a Grammy® nomination for his latest album, ‘Break of Dawn’, in the upcoming Grammy® Awards. Kej, who has previously won three Grammy® Awards, continues to break new ground in music, social impact and health, as this album combines his passion for music with his dedication to mental wellness. This nomination is the first ever solo-artist Grammy nomination for an Indian since the great Pandit Ravi Shankar, and the only one this year.
‘Break of Dawn’ is a New Age album based on Ancient Indian Raags, crafted to promote mental health and wellness. With a focus on India-rooted wellness music to address the global burden of mental health conditions. Stanford Global Health, USA, says “We would like to congratulate Ricky for his latest endeavour in Break of Dawn to address the global burden of mental health conditions through India-rooted wellness music.
We appreciate the valuable time and resources Ricky has committed to support the work of Stanford Biodesign and Stanford Global Health and we hope to strengthen our collaboration in coming years” Released by Vedam Records, a brand new wellness music label set up by Universal Music Group, India, along with Ricky Kej. Vedam Records has partnered with Ricky Kej to bring his expertise in music and wellness to the label. Its first release is Break of Dawn.
Kej’s work has long stood at the intersection of art and advocacy, championing causes from environmental awareness to social health through his music. Ricky believes, as ancient Indian traditions have said for millenia - “The impurities of the environment are in direct relation to the impurities of the mind, In order to solve any issue we face as a species, we need to first purify our minds”. Break Of Dawn was created by Kej with this belief in mind - as a catalyst to create a more kind, compassionate and environmentally conscious society.
This 4th Grammy nomination is a testament to his continued influence and innovation in the Indian music industry, as he seeks to inspire both listeners and the medical community to explore music’s healing power. ‘Break of Dawn’ aims to redefine music’s role in health and wellness. With this Grammy nomination, Ricky Kej once again sets a powerful example of how music can inspire positive change across the globe.
“I am honored to have Break of Dawn recognized by The Recording Academy. This album is deeply personal, reflecting my belief in music as a transformative force for health and well-being of the planet and our people. I hope it inspires all of us to experience music not just as entertainment, but as a source of comfort and healing,” said Kej.
