Indian-American singer Falguni Shah has been nominated for the second time at the Grammys for the best children’s album. Shah’s music attempts to understand racial equity, and explains the same to children from diverse cultures.
Falguni Shah eyes a Grammy
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 20, Jan 2022
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