Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Charu Suri's 'Shayan' Earns Grammy Nomination
Charu Suri is a pianist who made an album called 'Shayan,' which means 'to sleep' in Sanskrit.
She created this album to help people sleep and feel better, especially her mom who couldn't sleep after her grandpa passed away.
The music is a mix of Indian classical ragas and jazz, and it's very soft and gentle.
This album is now nominated for a Grammy Award, which is a big deal in the music world.
Charu is very happy about this nomination and hopes to win.
She also teaches music and is working on new projects that mix different kinds of music, like Brazilian rhythms with Indian ragas.
She dreams of one day composing music for Bollywood movies.
Charu Suri's album 'Shayan' blends Indian classical ragas and jazz, inspired by personal and global experiences of anxiety and sleeplessness.
The album is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category, competing with notable artists.
Suri created 'Shayan' as a healing soundscape, aiming to provide comfort and therapy through music.
She is also featured on two other nominated albums and is working on new projects, including a fusion of Brazilian and Indian music.
Suri's musical journey includes influences from her grandmother, a diverse range of music genres, and mentorship from renowned musicians like Yo-Yo Ma.
- Who
- Charu Suri, a US-based pianist and composer
- What
- Her album 'Shayan' has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category
- When
- The Grammy Awards will be held on February 1, 2024
- Where
- Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA
- Why
- The album was created as a healing soundscape, blending Indian ragas and jazz, inspired by personal and global experiences of anxiety and sleeplessness
- Album Name
- Shayan
- Artist
- Charu Suri
- Grammy Category
- Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
- Inspiration
- Healing and therapy for herself and her mother
- Musical Influences
- Indian classical, jazz, Western classical
- Current Location
- New Jersey, USA
- Upcoming Projects
- Bossa Raga album, potential Bollywood collaboration