Ricky Kej
With his Grammy-winning music, Ricky Kej brings together entertainment and environmental consciousness in a way that engages and delights audiences
Global Grammy winner and sound healer. His music feels meaningful and majestic.
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bengaluru
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10+ years
About Ricky Kej
Ricky Kej is an extraordinary and inspiring music composer creating awareness of the Environment and positive social impact through his music. He is a remarkable musician, environmentalist, and advocate for sustainable living. He won the prestigious Grammy Awards thrice, in the years 2015, 2022, and 2023. His musical journey started at a young age and soon he started performing at various events and concerts, gaining recognition for his talent. He has released numerous albums, including critically acclaimed albums like "Shanti Orchestra," "Kamasutra Lounge," "Music of the Himalayas," and "Winds of Samsara." Ricky's music is known for its unique blend of Indian classical, Western classical, and world music, and his compositions are often infused with environmental themes. The Bengaluru-based composer travels the world speaking about conservation and the environment and also has performed in over 30 countries. His environmental initiatives have inspired people around the world to take action and make a positive impact on the planet.
Ricky Kej is an extraordinary and inspiring music composer creating awareness of the Environment and positive social impact through his music. He is a remarkable musician, environmentalist, and advocate for sustainable living. He won the prestigious Grammy Awards thrice, in the years 2015, 2022, and 2023. His musical journey started at a young age and soon he started performing at various events and concerts, gaining recognition for his talent. He has released numerous albums, including critically acclaimed albums like "Shanti Orchestra," "Kamasutra Lounge," "Music of the Himalayas," and "Winds of Samsara." Ricky's music is known for its unique blend of Indian classical, Western classical, and world music, and his compositions are often infused with environmental themes. The Bengaluru-based composer travels the world speaking about conservation and the environment and also has performed in over 30 countries. His environmental initiatives have inspired people around the world to take action and make a positive impact on the planet.
Achievements
- Ricky Kej has a long list of achievements. He won his first Grammy award in 2015 for the album, Winds of Samsara" in the Best New Age Album category. In 2022, Kej won a Grammy for his album "Divine Tides" in collaboration with Rock & Roll legend Stewart Copeland in the Best New Age Album category. "Divine Tides" won another Grammy award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in the Best Immersive Audio Album category in 2023.
- Ricky Kej serves as a UNESCO-MGIEP "Global Ambassador for Kindness”, UNICEF Celebrity Supporter, and is an ambassador for the Earth Day Network. He has also performed at the United Nations headquarters in New York and Geneva.
- In 2020, Ricky Kej was named the GQ Hero by GQ magazine.
- Ricky Kej was also invited by the WHO to perform at the historic Palais Des Nations headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva for the first Global Air Pollution Conference.
- Ricky Kej's album Shanti Samsara was launched at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then French president, Francois Hollande.
- In 2011, Ricky Kej composed the music for the Cricket World Cup opening ceremony.
- Ricky Kej has also been honored by the House of Commons of Canada for "Outstanding Musical and Humanitarian Achievement".
- Ricky Kej's songs launched by UNICEF are published in over five million textbooks. Ricky Kej has performed live in over 30 countries creating awareness for climate change.
- Ricky Kej is notably also a professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (at the Indian Institute of Science)
- In 2010, Ricky Kej was nominated for an award at the Cannes Film Festival for his jingle for Nike
- Ricky Kej has a long list of achievements. He won his first Grammy award in 2015 for the album, Winds of Samsara" in the Best New Age Album category. In 2022, Kej won a Grammy for his album "Divine Tides" in collaboration with Rock & Roll legend Stewart Copeland in the Best New Age Album category. "Divine Tides" won another Grammy award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in the Best Immersive Audio Album category in 2023.
- Ricky Kej serves as a UNESCO-MGIEP "Global Ambassador for Kindness”, UNICEF Celebrity Supporter, and is an ambassador for the Earth Day Network. He has also performed at the United Nations headquarters in New York and Geneva.
- In 2020, Ricky Kej was named the GQ Hero by GQ magazine.
- Ricky Kej was also invited by the WHO to perform at the historic Palais Des Nations headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva for the first Global Air Pollution Conference.
- Ricky Kej's album Shanti Samsara was launched at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then French president, Francois Hollande.
- In 2011, Ricky Kej composed the music for the Cricket World Cup opening ceremony.
- Ricky Kej has also been honored by the House of Commons of Canada for "Outstanding Musical and Humanitarian Achievement".
- Ricky Kej's songs launched by UNICEF are published in over five million textbooks. Ricky Kej has performed live in over 30 countries creating awareness for climate change.
- Ricky Kej is notably also a professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (at the Indian Institute of Science)
- In 2010, Ricky Kej was nominated for an award at the Cannes Film Festival for his jingle for Nike
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Why Ricky Kej?
You should look at booking/hiring Ricky Kej and his band as their live performances are entertaining and engaging. His work is an amalgamation of multiple genres, the essence of which remains Indian! His music is a medium to appreciate the whole reason behind our existence- nature. A household name in the climate control circle, his craft, and music exhibit the charm of the earthy terrains that paint our planet. He with his world-class stage set-up and superstar band mates and performers creates a magnetic presence that immediately commands audiences' attention. Ricky Kej's live performances are a true celebration of music, filled with dynamic rhythms, soaring melodies, and intricate harmonies that transport listeners to another world. Go ahead and Book/ Hire/ Enquire for Charges to experience the magic of Ricky Kej LIVE for your next event.
You should look at booking/hiring Ricky Kej and his band as their live performances are entertaining and engaging. His work is an amalgamation of multiple genres, the essence of which remains Indian! His music is a medium to appreciate the whole reason behind our existence- nature. A household name in the climate control circle, his craft, and music exhibit the charm of the earthy terrains that paint our planet. He with his world-class stage set-up and superstar band mates and performers creates a magnetic presence that immediately commands audiences' attention. Ricky Kej's live performances are a true celebration of music, filled with dynamic rhythms, soaring melodies, and intricate harmonies that transport listeners to another world. Go ahead and Book/ Hire/ Enquire for Charges to experience the magic of Ricky Kej LIVE for your next event.
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