Anoushka Shankar has earned two GRAMMY nominations: Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn and Best Global Performance for A Rock Somewhere, a collaboration with Jacob Collier and Varijashree Venugopal.
A Legacy of Excellence
Known for blending classical Indian traditions with contemporary styles, Anoushka continues to push musical boundaries. The daughter of Pandit Ravi Shankar, she has earned 11 GRAMMY nominations throughout her career.
GRAMMY Milestones
In 2002, she became the first Indian woman and youngest nominee in the World Music category. She also made history in 2005 as the first Indian artist to perform at the GRAMMYs and returned as a presenter in 2016.
Solo Success
In addition to her recent nominations, Shankar has earned GRAMMY recognition for albums like Rise (2006), Traveller (2013), Traces of You (2015), and Land of Gold (2017).
Looking Ahead
2025 will mark Anoushka’s 30th anniversary as a performer, with U.S., European, and India tours planned. Her upcoming third chapter in her musical series promises to continue her groundbreaking work.
Anoushka’s GRAMMY nominations reflect her continued innovation and impact on global music.
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