Grammy award winner Ricky Kej has composed an anthem for Bengaluru airport. Video

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has launched its official anthem, composed by three-time Grammy award winner Ricky Kej.

Published on: Jul 20, 2024, 10:18:31 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru on Friday introduced its new official anthem, a unique Kannada-English musical composition created by the renowned three-time Grammy Award winner, Ricky Kej. The premiere took place at the airport’s own premises, where the music video for the anthem was showcased by the airport’s operator, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the Deccan Herald reported.

Ricky Kej is a Bengaluru-based musician and a three-time Grammy award winner. (X)

The anthem, 2:28 minutes long in total, was also shared by the official account of the airport on X. It featured the voices of two-time Grammy Award recipient Lonnie Park and acclaimed Kannada artist Siddhartha Belmannu.

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The Bengaluru airport took to social media and posted, “BLR Airport’s new tune is an anthem! Composed by Grammy winner Ricky Kej and his collaborators, this song is a tribute to BLR Airport - a place of infinite possibilities, connections, and a gateway to the future.”

“Yaaaayyy.. excited!! My song on our very own @BLRAirport releases tomorrow :-),” Kej had replied. The track, called ‘The World Is Waiting For You’, explores the journeys of three diverse passengers as they embark on their travels from KIA, highlighting the airport’s exceptional amenities and services designed to accommodate travellers from all walks of life.

The airport also uploaded the track in three parts, with the first one called, ‘The Gift of Reunion’. “There’s no better gift than being welcomed in a warm embrace. The #BLRAirportAnthem composed by 3-time Grammy-award winner @rickykej, captures one such moment,” it wrote.

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The second part was called ‘Until We Meet Again’. “#BLRAirport is a gateway to dreams and aspirations. Follow the journey of a heartfelt farewell in the #BLRAirportAnthem,” the airport posted.

The third and final part, called ‘Inclusive Experiences’ detailed the journey of a vision impaired passenger. “Follow the trail of two friends as they discover comfort & conveniences at #BLRAirport, showcased in the #BLRAirportAnthem,” the airport shared.

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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

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