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On stage, Ricky Kej has conducted orchestras, collaborated with legends, and won three Grammys. Off stage, he is a committed environmentalist, UN Goodwill Ambassador, and advocate for sustainable living. Yet despite global acclaim, he remains grounded, choosing projects that speak to history, culture, and conscience.

That balance between recognition and humility defines Kej’s career: a musician whose melodies traverse continents, yet whose purpose is larger than awards. “Music is not just sound,” he says. “It’s a story, a message, a bridge between worlds.”

Bangalore beginnings

Born Ram Gyan Kej in North Carolina, United States, in 1981, Kej’s family relocated to Bangalore when he was eight. Raised in a Punjabi-Marwari household, he was encouraged to pursue a c

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