{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 35: Grammy-Winning Composer Ricky Kej On Music, the Environment, and the \u201cWorld as One Family\u201d","description":"Being musicians, Crazy Amazing Humans hosts Katrina and Jefferson are always ready to celebrate the artistic gifts of others. In this episode they feature Ricky Kej, a 2x Grammy&amp;nbsp;Award winner, U.S. Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020 and an internationally renowned Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist. Ricky has won over 100 music awards in 20 countries. He serves as the UNESCO MGIEP \u201cGlobal Ambassador for Kindness\u201d, UNCCD \u201cLand Ambassador\u201d,&amp;nbsp; UNICEF \u201cCelebrity Supporter\u201d &amp;amp; Ambassador for \u201cEarth Day Network.\u201d&amp;nbsp; Ricky has performed at prestigious venues in over 30 countries, including the UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva. His vast repertoire of work includes 16 studio albums and 4 feature films, including the natural history documentary \u2018Wild Karnataka\u2019 narrated by Sir David Attenborough. He serves as the UNESCO \u201cGlobal Ambassador for Kindness,\u201d UNCCD \u201cLand Ambassador\u201d,&amp;nbsp; UNICEF \u201cCelebrity Supporter\u201d and Ambassador for the Earth Day Network. In addition to his music success, he has been recognized for his tireless work in creating awareness for environmental issues.&amp;nbsp; Ricky is nominated again this year for a Grammy&amp;nbsp;and we speak with him remotely from his home studio in India. &amp;nbsp;His most recent Grammy Award was last year for the album Divine Tides, a collaboration with Stewart Copeland of The Police (his Grammy acceptance speech with Copeland from 2022 addressed the importance of the environment and went viral. You\u2019ll hear that in the podcast as well.)&amp;nbsp; Ricky\u2019s awards include the United Nations \u201cGlobal Humanitarian Artist\u201d award and is conferred with the title \u201cYouth Icon of India\u201d. \u2018Real Leaders\u2019, a Signatory to the United Nations named Ricky Kej as one of the 100 Real Leaders who \u2018Inspire the Future\u2019. The House of Commons, Parliament of Canada awarded Ricky for his \u201cOutstanding Musical and Humanitarian Achievement\u201d. His vast repertoire of work includes 16 studio albums released internationally, over 3500 commercials and 4 feature films, including the natural history documentary \u2018Wild Karnataka\u2019 narrated by Sir David Attenborough.&amp;nbsp; You\u2019ll want to listen to this absolutely brilliant talent because he\u2019s walking the walk of taking actions for the environment, both large and small, that make a huge difference. In our conversation, Ricky provides insights and ideas that will resonate and empower you to see how you can use your unique talents and abilities to make a difference, too.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Crazy Amazing Humans","author_url":"http:\/\/crazyamazinghumans.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/25793574\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/25793574"}