A R Rahman wins 'Grassroot Grammy'

New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Oscar-winning musician A R
Rahman has pipped another great Ilayaraja to win the
'Grassroot Grammy' held in the US.

The 'Mozart of Madras' bagged the top prize for the
soundtrack in the Tamil film "Godfather" in the 'Best Indian
album' category at the 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards'
held recently.

Bangla band 'Krosswindz' and Ilayaraja were among
others nominated in the category.

With over 50,000 members worldwide, the 'Just Plain
Folks 2009 Music Awards' is aimed at supporting grassroot
songwriters and musicians through networking, education and
promotional support.

Rahman also won the third place in the 'Best Indian
Song' category for 'Innisai' (Radio Mix) from "Godfather"
while his 'Illamai' was fifth in the same category.

Ilyaraja's "Music Journey: Live in Italy" was third
in the 'Best Indian album' category.

In 'Indian Classical and Traditional Album' category
Shweta Jhaveri's "Avishkar" clinched the first position.

The awards received responses from over 163 countries.
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