After Pakistani movie ‘Dukhtar’ is being considered for the Academy Awards (Oscars), now Tehzeeb Foundation compilation ‘Indus Raag; Music Beyond Borders’ has been selected for the best music category at 2015 Grammys Award.
According to local media reports, “It is a moment of honour for us that the work of so many Pakistani artistes has finally entered the race of the world’s finest musicians,” Sharif Awan, general secretary of Tehzeeb Foundation and producer of Indus Raag said in an interview.
“Getting nominated for a Grammy is secondary. The fact that so many of our melodies have been heard by enthusiasts around the world is sufficient for me. I hope that we are able to bring more local musicians in the limelight in the future,” he added.
‘Indus Raag’ has been shortlisted for this year’s Grammy Awards. The nominations will be announced in mid-December, while the ceremony will take place in Feb 2015.
‘Indus Raag; Beyond Borders’ is a 12-CD compilation of classical and folk music. It includes music from many South Asian countries including India and Pakistan. The aim of this project was to intact the century old inheritance.
Further details about the nomination will be disclosed on opening ceremony of Tehzeeb Festival over this weekend at Beach Luxury Hotel.
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