EntertainmentPosted at: Nov 11 2025 4:47PM


'Sounds of Kumbha' earns Grammy nomination, showcasing India's spiritual essence on global stage

Lucknow, Nov 11 (UNI) In a proud moment for India and Uttar Pradesh, 'Sounds of Kumbha', a spiritual album inspired by the Mahakumbha festival and presented by singer-composer Siddhant Bhatia, has earned a nomination at the 68th Grammy Awards in the Best Global Music Album category.
The nominations for the prestigious awards were announced last week.
Commissioned by the Uttar Pradesh government as a cultural initiative, the album has been produced in collaboration with Network18 and HistoryTV18, and is being globally distributed by Universal Music India.
The 12-track project brings together over 50 artists from India and abroad, aiming to encapsulate the essence of the Mahakumbha- the world's largest religious gathering held earlier this year in Prayagraj, which witnessed the participation of over 600 million pilgrims during its 45-day duration in January and February.
Described by critics as a "sonic memoir of the Mahakumbha", the album interweaves live field recordings from Prayagraj with ancient chants and modern compositions created by Bhatia and SoulTrax Studios in New Delhi. It also integrates binaural beats to offer an immersive and meditative sound experience.
Seven producers - Siddhant Bhatia, Jim Kimo West, Raghav Mehta, Madi Das, Ron Korb, Charu Suri, and Devraj Sanyal - joined forces on this ambitious production.
The album features an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Grammy winners and nominees V Selvaganesh and Raja Kumari, along with noted Indian musicians Aditya Gadhvi, Kanika Kapoor, Kala Ramnath, Bhanumathi Narasimhan, Pravin Godkhindi, Ajay Prasanna, Kalyani Nair, The Indian Choral Ensemble, Siroyi, Aarti Khetarpal, Tanya Saxena, and Sushant Pujari.
'Sounds of Kumbha' will compete in the Best Global Music Album category alongside Burna Boy's 'No Sign of Weakness', Youssou N'Dour's 'Eclairer le monde - Light the World', Shakti's 'Mind Explosion' (50th Anniversary Tour Live), Anoushka Shankar's 'Chapter III: We Return to Light' (featuring Alam Khan and Sarathy Korwar), and Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethania's 'Caetano e Bethania Ao Vivo'.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
UNI XC MBD SAS RKM
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #'Sounds of Kumbha' earns Grammy nomination# showcasing India's spiritual essence on global stage
More News

Altamash Faridi's song 'Ishq Dobara' goes viral

14 Dec 2025 | 1:52 AM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (UNI) Singer Altamash Faridi's new romantic song 'Ishq Dobara', filmed on Bigg Boss 19 fame Farhana Bhatt alongside Arbaaz Khan, is fast becoming a favourite on social media.

see more..

India’s freedom struggle mirrors present-day Palestine: Ambassador at IFFK

14 Dec 2025 | 12:59 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 13 (UNI) The opening film of the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), 'Palestine 36', offers a vital platform for presenting the Palestinian narrative and examining the historical roots of the Israel–Palestine conflict, Palestine Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh said on Saturday.

see more..

Shreyas Talpade to essay the role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 'Azad Bharath'

13 Dec 2025 | 9:43 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (UNI) Actor Shreyas Talpade will be seen portraying freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the upcoming historical drama 'Azad Bharath', which revisits India's independence struggle through the stories of its often-overlooked heroes.

see more..

Rakesh Bedi impressed by Ranveer Singh's stellar performance in 'Dhurandhar'

13 Dec 2025 | 7:26 PM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (UNI) Veteran character actor Rakesh Bedi, who shared screen with Ranveer Singh in "Dhurandhar", has showered praise on him, stating no other leading actor of this generation has displayed the same range and intensity as the star.

see more..

Documentary 'I Am a Citizen Too' gives voice to forgotten lives of inmates

13 Dec 2025 | 6:14 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) A thought-provoking documentary titled "I Am a Citizen Too", the brainchild of Calcutta High Court advocate Sampurna Ghosh, draws attention to the urgent need for fair reintegration policies for individuals released from Correctional Homes.
The documentary, screened at the Indian Museum Hall on Friday, opens up the inner world of West Bengal's Correctional Homes, spaces that, over the years, have evolved from punitive institutions into centres of reform, counselling and skill-building.

see more..