The Grammy Awards, which are considered the highest honor in the American music world, were announced on the 5th, and Masanori Takumi's album "SAKURA" was selected as the "Best Global Music Album Award".
The announcement of the 65th Grammy Awards began in Los Angeles on the 5th.
Among them, Masanori Takumi's album "SAKURA" was selected as the "Best Global Music Album Award".
Takumi is a composer and arranger from Osaka.
Mr. Takumi, who appeared in a black jacket with cherry blossom embroidery associated with the work, said, "What happened that I was selected for the Grammy Award? I would like to thank the producer and my family." said.
Takumi responded to a reporter's request afterward, saying, "I never thought I would receive such an honorable award. I'm glad I made a work that people can listen to.Also, I wanted to make people interested in Japan, so I made all the song titles in Japanese.This award is for young people. I hope it will lead to courage," he said with joy.