Renowned sitarist Anoushka Shankar has once again made headlines with her latest Grammy nominations, marking her 12th and 13th nods at the prestigious awards. Her single ‘Daybreak’ has been nominated for Best Global Music Performance, while her collaborative album ‘Chapter III: We Return To Light’—featuring Alam Khan and drummer Sarathy Korwar—has secured a nomination for Best Global Music Album. The 68th Grammy Awards, set to take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, will reveal the winners. Shankar took to Instagram to express her gratitude, stating, ‘Today is a day of contrasts—a horrific migraine AND news of my 12th and 13th Grammy nominations all in one afternoon. I’m beyond grateful.’ Her achievement has been celebrated by fellow artists, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who praised Shankar’s ‘queen energy’ on her Instagram Story. Additionally, composer Siddhant Bhatia and Indo-American jazz pianist Charu Suri have also earned nominations for their respective works, ‘Sounds of Kumbha’ and ‘Shayan’. Shankar’s continued success highlights her enduring influence in the global music scene.
Grammys 2026: Priyanka Chopra lauds Anoushka Shankar for her two nominations
