Who are the Indian-origin nominees in race for GRAMMY Awards 2025?

The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on February 2. The event will celebrate musical achievements across 12 fields and 94 categories. It will stream live in India on Disney+ Hotstar on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 6:30 am to 10:00 am IST. This year

Trevor Noah returns as host for the fifth year, bringing his trademark wit to the stage. This year’s ceremony will also highlight wildfire relief efforts and pay tribute to first responders, blending entertainment with heartfelt recognition.

Who are the Indian nominees for GRAMMY Awards 2025?

Indian artists who received nominations include Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar, Varijashree Venugopal, Radhika Vekaria, Chandrika Tandon, and Noshir Mody, marking a proud moment for Indian music on the global stage.

Ricky Kej

Ricky Kej is a three-time Grammy Award-winning Indian composer and environmental advocate. He won Best New Age Album for Winds of Samsara (2015), Best New Age Album for Divine Tides (2022), and Best Immersive Audio Album for Divine Tides (2023).

Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, has received eleven Grammy nominations but has yet to win. Her nominations include Live at Carnegie Hall (2003), RISE (2005), Traveller (2013), Traces of You (2015), and Global Music Album nods for Home, Land of Gold, Love Letters, and Global Music.

Varijashree Venugopal

Varijashree Venugopal, a Bangalore-born singer and flautist, received her first Grammy nomination in 2024 for A Rock Somewhere, collaborating with Jacob Collier and Anoushka Shankar. She is known for her innovative "Carnatic Scat Singing," blending Carnatic music and jazz.

Radhika Vekaria

Radhika Vekaria, blending Indian, East African, and British influences, earned a Grammy nomination in 2024 for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for Warriors of Light. Her music bridges cultures and genres, showcasing resilience and creativity.

Chandrika Tandon

Chandrika Tandon, an Indian-American musician and businesswoman, has two Grammy nominations. She was nominated for Best Contemporary World Music Album for Soul Call (2011) and Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for Triveni (2024).

Noshir Mody

Noshir Mody, a Mumbai-born composer and guitarist, contributed to the Grammy-winning album Sakura, which won Best Global Music Album. His fusion of Indian classical music, jazz, and progressive rock has earned him critical acclaim.

GRAMMY Awards Nominations

Beyoncé leads the nominations this year, earning a remarkable 11 nominations, while Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone each received seven nods. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift each garnered six nominations. One of the most anticipated categories, Record of the Year, includes nominations for Beyoncé’s Texas Hold 'Em, Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, and Taylor Swift’s Fortnight, featuring Post Malone. In the Album of the Year category, contenders include André 3000’s New Blue Sun, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet, and Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department.


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