8 months ago
Sounds of Kumbha Earns GRAMMY Nomination
A music album called 'Sounds of Kumbha' has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award.
The album is a big collaboration between many artists from around the world.
It mixes old chants and modern music to create a unique sound.
The album is about the Mahakumbha, a big spiritual gathering in India.
The producer, Raghav Mehta, has worked with famous film studios and brands.
This nomination is a big deal for Indian music and shows how traditional and modern music can come together.
It also highlights India's cultural influence and the growing interest in Indian music worldwide.
The album 'Sounds of Kumbha' is nominated for a GRAMMY in the Best Global Music Album category at the 68th GRAMMY Awards 2026.
Producer Raghav Mehta and artistic lead Siddhant Bhatia collaborated with over 50 global artists, including Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Kanika Kapoor.
The album combines field recordings from the Mahakumbha, ancient chants, contemporary world music, and immersive binaural soundscapes.
The project was enabled by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in partnership with Network18, HistoryTV18, and Universal Music Group.
The nomination is seen as a breakthrough for Indian music, showcasing the country's cultural heritage and modern music production.
- Who
- Raghav Mehta (producer), Siddhant Bhatia (artistic lead), and over 50 global artists
- What
- The album 'Sounds of Kumbha' earned a GRAMMY nomination in the Best Global Music Album category
- Where
- The album is based on the Mahakumbha in Uttar Pradesh, India
- When
- The nomination is for the 68th GRAMMY Awards 2026
- Why
- The album combines ancient chants, contemporary world music, and immersive soundscapes, showcasing India's cultural heritage and modern music production
Key facts
- Album
- Sounds of Kumbha
- Category
- Best Global Music Album
- Awards
- 68th GRAMMY Awards 2026
- Producer
- Raghav Mehta
- Artistic Lead
- Siddhant Bhatia
- Collaborators
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Kanika Kapoor, Aditya Gadhvi, Raja Kumari, and others
- Partners
- Government of Uttar Pradesh, Network18, HistoryTV18, Universal Music Group
Quotes
Siddhant Bhatia
Grammy-nominated composer and creator of the album 'Sounds of Kumbha'
“People were shooting videos and clicking pictures and watching documentaries... but what about the music? There was music. There was rhythm in the chants, the river, the temple bells and even the quiet moments that we captured live.”
CNBC TV 18
“My vision was to let the Mahakumbh speak for itself.”
CNBC TV 18
