New York, a musical group by award-winning Indian-American singer Falu has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Folk Album category.

Falu, the American Patchwork Quartet featuring multi-Grammy Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, acclaimed Issie Jazz bassist Yasushi Nakamura and renowned jazz drummer Clarence Penn, has been nominated for the prestigious music award for 2025 in the ‘Best Folk Album’ category .

In a statement to PTI, Grammy-award winning artiste Faloo said she felt honored and blessed to be nominated for the prestigious award as “the first Indian woman in the Best Folk Music category with my group, American Patchwork Quartet”. Has been.

“This is an important nomination for me because my work enters mainstream American music through its deep roots in folk music. It has been my passion to share our precious Indian culture with the rest of the world through such musical collaborations. “I’m extremely proud of what we’ve created with American Patchwork Quartet with our debut album,” the statement said.

The American Patchwork Quartet said it was a “deep honor” to work with Fallu, “one of the most inspiring and accomplished musicians we know.”

“His dedication to adapting his Indian classical training to the context of American folk music is a monumental achievement – ​​an artistic challenge that few composers can approach so adeptly”.

“Through their artistry, the American Patchwork Quartet builds a deep cultural bridge between India and the United States, and we hope India takes pride in this work and its rich musical heritage,” the statement said.

According to their website, the American Patchwork Quartet “is on a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American roots music. Composed of four highly acclaimed artists, Q showcases the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining the timeless songs of America’s past. ”

It added that Q “resonates as a powerful symbol of unity in diversity. It stands as a testament to the notion that, from a collage of different backgrounds, a coherent and beautiful whole can be created.

“Reflecting the cultural mosaic of America, Q has created a story that is both complex and flexible. The fabric of his music is genuine – it neither pretends to be tolerance nor presents a highly embellished image of unity. Instead, each carefully chosen piece delves deep into the complex soul of America and shares the joys, sorrows, and unwavering hope of a nation shaped by shared dreams and diverse history.

New York-based Falu won the 2022 Grammy for Best Children’s Music Album with the album “A Colorful World.”

Last year, she partnered with artist Gaurav Shah on the single “Abundance in Millets” featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In the song, the Prime Minister talked about the importance of “Shri Anna” and the initiative to observe 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

The song ‘Abundance in Millets’ was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Global Music Performance category in 2024.

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