Speaking to ETimes, Ricky Kejsaid, βI am very excited about this invitation. I am even more thrilled about what this means for the India-USA relationship.It is an honour to be able to witness this crucial state visit between two great countries. My Grammy-winning albumDivine Tides was a collaboration between India and USA, their culture and music. I believe that one of the world’s oldest democracies and the world’s largest one can benefit from each other in many ways.β
Earlier today, Kej took to social media and shared a picture of his invite. “An invitation from the White House, for me π Super excited.. this Thursday :-)” he wrote.
Ricky who is a passionate environmentalist, earlier said to BT, “All of my music is about nature, the environment, about positive social impact and the cultural heritage of our country. These are things I feel strongly about. Therefore, my music reflects that. A few years ago, I had decided that every piece of music I make will be a reflection of what I believe in, rather than what a producer or director tells me from their own sensibilities. If I have gotten into a field of my passion then I might as well do what I want to do. Itβs not about trying to make money or trying to remain mainstream. Even if I try to make a pop song or love song or an item song – it will invariably have an element of the environment in it!”