Siddhant Bhatia's 'Sounds of Kumbha' Earns Grammy Nod, Elevating Indian Spiritual Music
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CNBC TV18•16-01-2026, 13:16
Siddhant Bhatia's 'Sounds of Kumbha' Earns Grammy Nod, Elevating Indian Spiritual Music
- •Grammy-nominated composer Siddhant Bhatia created 'Sounds of Kumbha' by recording authentic soundscapes of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
- •The album captures the natural rhythms of the Mahakumbh, including temple bells, river currents, pilgrim chants, and moments of silence, layered with contemporary global textures.
- •It is competing in the Best Global Music Album category at the Grammys, alongside Anoushka Shankar and Shakti, bringing Indian spiritual music to a global audience.
- •The project involved over 50 artists worldwide, including Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Jim 'Kimo' West, and Raja Kumari, emphasizing collaboration and spiritual intention.
- •Commissioned by the Uttar Pradesh government, produced by Network18, and distributed by Universal Music India, the album combines artistic vision with scientific understanding of sound's healing effects.
Why It Matters: 'Sounds of Kumbha' by Siddhant Bhatia brings the authentic Mahakumbh experience to a global stage.
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