Mumbai-born Priya Darshini nominated at Grammys for debut album; here's all you need to know about her

Indian singer Priya Darshini has got international recognition for her debut album Periphery which has been nominated at the upcoming 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in the Best New Age Album category. Sharing her excitement, the young singer had penned a long note on her Instagram page. Priya Darshini thanked the Recording Academy and the Universe for making her childhood dream come true. She also congratulated Anoushka Shankar for her seventh nomination at the Grammys.

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."

She also congratulated her team by stating, "Congratulations to @asideofcello and @maxzt! We did it!!! Writing this record and diving into such a deep authentic vulnerable space with you two has been one of the most beautiful and powerful experiences of my life. Congratulations to  @joanmorgan and Devashish Makhija for co-writing your lyrics to The Banyan Tree and Jahaan, and to @chuckpalmer and @willcalhoundrum for bringing your magic to this record."

Priya Darshini concluded by writing, "Congratulations to all the nominees, and big high fives to my dearest friends, and colleagues for your Grammy nominations! I’m ecstatic for each of you! WOOOT. @anoushkashankar (7th nomination!!! - get that win!!), @snarkypuppy @marcelowoloski @beccastevens @keitaogawa @nichard @justinstanton @benkane #periphery #southasianartist #grammynomination #grammys2021 #bestnewagealbum2021."

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Priya Darshini is a Mumbai-born singer belonging to a Tamil family. As per reports, she has lent her voice for over 100s of radio and television commercials. The singer has collaborated with several leading musicians of the world namely Pearl Jam, Roy 'Futureman' Wooten, Jeff Coffin, Philip Lassiter, ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro and many others.

She is also a part of music bands such as Epichorus, the Karsh Kale ensemble and Priya Darshini Trio and Woman’s Raga Massive.