The tunes of the Maha Kumbh Mela will resonate in America, with the album 'Sounds of Kumbh' nominated for the Grammy Awards..

The album "Sounds of Kumbh" has been nominated for the 68th Grammy Awards in the Best Global Music Album category. The album is inspired by the Maha Kumbh festival. It is presented by singer-composer Siddhant Bhatia, marking a major breakthrough for Indian music.

50 Artists Collaborate
The album features 12 songs, featuring work by approximately 50 artists from India and abroad. The album captures the spirit of the Maha Kumbh held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Maha Kumbh took place over 45 days in January and February this year, attracting a large number of pilgrims.

Many People Collaborate on the Album
"Sounds of Kumbh" features live field recordings from Prayagraj, incorporating ancient mantras and binaural beats.
In addition to Siddhant Bhatia, Jim Kimo West, Raghav Mehta, Madi Das, Ron Korb, Charu Suri, and Devraj Sanyal contributed to the album.
The album features contributions from V. Selvaganesh, Raja Kumari, Aditya Gadhvi, Kanika Kapoor, Kala Ramnath, Bhanumathi Narasimhan, Praveen Godkhindi, Ajay Prasanna, and Kalyani Nair.

Siddhant Bhatia Reacts
On the album's Grammy Award nomination, Siddhant Bhatia said that the Grammy nomination is a recognition of the message of peace and unity of the Maha Kumbh Mela. Its recognition by the Recording Academy at the Grammy Awards is a milestone for Indian music.

Grammy Awards to be held next year
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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