Bengaluru musician, Grammy award winner Ricky Kej invited to White House

Three-time Grammy award winner from Bengaluru, Ricky Kej, said he has been invited to the White House on Thursday.

Published on: Jun 21, 2023, 12:38:36 IST

By Yamini C S

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Popular musician and three-time Grammy award winner from Bengaluru, Ricky Kej, on Monday said he has been invited to the White House to attend the arrival ceremony of prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Kej shared the news on micro-blogging site Twitter and expressed that he is “super excited”.

Musician and three-time Grammy award winner Ricky Kej. (Image credit: Screengrab of Twitter video/Amrit Mahotsav)

“An invitation from the White House, for me :-) Super excited.. this Thursday :-)” he wrote. PM Modi is on a four-day visit to the United States after being invited by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

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Several notable figures reacted to the post, including Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the executive chairperson of biotech giant Biocon Limited, who said it was “a proud moment” for Kej to celebrate.

“A proud moment for you to celebrate. PM Modi’s US state visit is being anticipated with great pride & joy by the Indian diaspora n u can represent citizens from Bengaluru!” she tweeted.

Kej was recently also made the Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). He received his third Grammy award in February this year under the ‘Best Immersive Audio Album’ category for his album Divine Tides.

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Kej also released a brand new musical piece “Wonders Of Life” on the occasion of World Yoga Day, which is a re-imagination of his song from the album Divine Tides.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More