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| Yohani de Silva |
South Asian pop sensation, Yohani yesterday announced that her debut album “Kella” consisting 14 tracks composed entirely by herself has been accepted for consideration in the Best Global Music Album Category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
“This one is for Sri Lanka, for our stories, our sounds, and for everyone who believed in the dream of taking Sri Lankan music from home to the world,” Yohani de Silva shared via a post on her Instagram yesterday.
The singer added that she was beyond grateful to share that her debut album, Kella, has been officially submitted for consideration in the Best Global Music Album category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
“This moment feels like a celebration not just for me, but for every artist and dreamer from my island who dares to believe in something bigger than ourselves. Kella was created with love, rooted in our traditions, and infused with the modern sounds of the world. Every beat, every lyric is a reflection of my home and heart,” she elaborated.
She also went on to thank all of her incredible collaborators:
Label: Outright Play; Creative Producer: Dilanjan Seneviratne; Publicist: Dilshan Senaratne; Music Producers: Pasan Liyanage, Shenal Maddumage, Hibshi, Lahiru Perera, Wayanaka;
Lyricists: Dilanjan Seneviratne, Asiri Perera, Yohani; Creative Team: WYLD Global. The singer also extended a special thanks to Aditya Veera for guidance.
“To everyone who has listened, supported, and believed in me, this moment is for you. Let’s continue this journey together, taking Sri Lankan music to places it’s never been before. Kella is not just an album – it’s a piece of my heart. Thank you for letting it beat around the world,” she noted.
