Known for her fusion of different genres and cultures, Mumbai-born and New York-based singer, Priya Darshini, has been nominated for the 63rd edition of the annual Grammy Awards in the Best New Age Album category.
Darshini got international recognition for her debut album Periphery, that reflect her south-Indian roots living in New York with dash of life in Mumbai.
The Grammys are given by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognise outstanding achievement in the music industry.
Priya Darshini wrote, “I can’t believe it!!! My debut album PERIPHERY is nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age Album category! A Live album, recorded entirely on one Mic getting a nod from the Academy is really quite surreal. I’ve dreamt of this day since I was little, but I guess a part of me didn’t believe that dreams like this could come true for someone like me – a regular tamizh ponnu from Goregaon, Mumbai. Thanks to the universe for proving me wrong. Dream on because It’s all possible, of course. Thank you for all your messages of love, and support. I feel so held! Thank you to the @recordingacademy, and to @cheskyrecords for believing in me.”
Born to a South Indian family, Priya’s grandmother, who was also named Priya Darshini, was an accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer and a classical vocalist. She has sung for more than a hundred television and radio commercials and recorded for several award-winning and chart-topping Indian movie soundtracks. Her collaborations boast of groups like Karsh Kale, Grand Tapestry and Women’s Raga Massive. Priya is also an ultramarathoner and holds the record for being the first and the youngest Indian woman to run a 100-mile race in the Himalayas.
