Cal State East Bay grad student wins Grammy

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
HAYWARD, Calif. (KGO) -- A California State East Bay graduate student has won a Grammy for his work on a reggae album, according to university officials.


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Trumpet player Mario Silva, 36, received the Grammy for Best Reggae Album of the Year last night for his contribution to Morgan Heritage's "Strictly Roots."

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Silva said in a statement, "I remember recording it and thinking, wow, this sounds pretty amazing."

According to university officials, Silva is earning his master's degree in jazz performance.
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