LC State Staff Member Edgar Galeano Earns Fourth Grammy Nomination

Galeano's spoken word contributions to musician Chris Redding's album earn a nod at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Edgar Galeano, an enrollment specialist and recruiter at Lewis-Clark State College, has received his fourth Grammy nomination for his spoken word contributions to musician Chris Redding's 2025 album "The Colors in My Mind". Although the album did not win, Galeano said the nomination itself was meaningful as he continues his decades-long career in music and poetry spanning multiple countries and genres.

Why it matters

Galeano's Grammy nomination highlights the college's support for diverse artistic expression and the value it places on creativity and self-expression. As an alumnus and staff member, Galeano's continued success in the music industry brings recognition to the college and its programs.

The details

Galeano, 64, was one of approximately 60 musicians who collaborated on Redding's album, which blends new age, ambient and R&B influences while exploring themes of neurodivergence and the human experience. He recorded his contribution remotely while on a trip with TRIO students to the McCall Outdoor Science School. A prolific artist, Galeano has appeared on more than 60 albums and created over 1,000 original songs, with previous Grammy nominations for his work with the Latin American folklore group Tierra Adentro and contemporary blues musician Antonio Vergara.

  • Galeano received his fourth Grammy nomination in 2026 for his contributions to Chris Redding's 2025 album "The Colors in My Mind".
  • The 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place in 2026.

The players

Edgar Galeano

An alumnus and staff member at Lewis-Clark State College, Galeano is an enrollment specialist and recruiter with the college's College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). He is a prolific artist with a decades-long career in music and poetry spanning multiple countries and genres.

Chris Redding

A musician whose 2025 album "The Colors in My Mind", featuring spoken word contributions from Galeano, was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category.

Lewis-Clark State College

The college where Galeano works as an enrollment specialist and recruiter, and where he earned his communications degree at age 50.

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What they’re saying

“Being nominated and participating on the album on a big scale is winning for us. We feel proud of the work we did.”

— Edgar Galeano, Enrollment Specialist and Recruiter, Lewis-Clark State College (dailyfly.com)

“My involvement at LC has truly enriched my communication skills and deepened my appreciation for diverse forms of artistic expression.”

— Edgar Galeano, Enrollment Specialist and Recruiter, Lewis-Clark State College (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

Galeano is currently working on his third book of poetry to be published in the United States.

The takeaway

Galeano's continued success in the music industry, including his fourth Grammy nomination, highlights Lewis-Clark State College's support for diverse artistic expression and the value it places on creativity and self-expression. As an alumnus and staff member, Galeano's achievements bring recognition to the college and its programs.