Sounds of Kumbha

• 20 Nov 2025

Why in News?

The music album Sounds of Kumbha, which was commissioned by the Uttar Pradesh government and inspired by the Maha Kumbh held in Prayagraj, has been nominated for the 68th Grammy Awards.

Key Points

• The album “Sounds of Kumbha” is a 12-track production by Siddhant Bhatia, featuring over 50 global artists including Grammy winners.
• The album is deeply rooted in the Maha Kumbh experience, capturing ambient sounds of the pilgrimage, river confluence, chants and rituals, thereby reflecting India’s cultural heritage on a global platform.
• It has been nominated in the Best Global Music Album category alongside renowned acts such as Anoushka Shankar and the band Shakti.
• The 68th Grammy ceremony is scheduled for 1st February, 2026 in Los Angeles.

Grammy Awards

• The Grammy Awards are presented annually by the Recording Academy in the United States to honour outstanding achievements in the music industry.
• They are considered one of the “Big Three” major Americanl music awards, alongside the Billboard Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
• The awards are known for recognising both artistic excellence and technical proficiency, covering performers, composers, producers, sound engineers, and arrangers.