A Divine Fusion of Faith, Sound, and Global Recognition at the 68th Grammy Awards
Mumbai, November 2025: Indian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter Raja Kumari has received another major honor — a Grammy nomination at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026). She is nominated in the Best Global Music Album category for her contribution to composer-producer Siddhant Bhatia’s spiritual masterpiece, Sounds of Kumbha.
A Spiritual Partnership That Resonates Globally
Released in November 2025, Sounds of Kumbha draws inspiration from the Mahakumbha, one of the world’s oldest and most sacred festivals symbolizing unity and devotion. Led by Siddhant Bhatia, the album beautifully blends ancient Indian sounds with contemporary global rhythms, creating a seamless balance between ritual and revelation.
Moreover, the project unites Indian and international artists, bridging tradition and modernity through music that transcends boundaries.
Raja Kumari’s Artistic Evolution
For Raja Kumari, this nomination signifies more than recognition — it reflects her spiritual and creative growth. Known for blending Indian classical roots with hip-hop and pop, she has recently embraced a more devotional direction with her 2024 album Kashi to Kailash, her first spiritual record.
“Recording for Sounds of Kumbha felt destined,” she recalls. “I told Siddhant, Kumbh is never over for me. We created this album with no expectations, only pure devotion. Seeing it reach the Grammys proves that faith always finds its path.”
A Full-Circle Moment
This marks Raja Kumari’s second Grammy nomination, following her earlier nod as a songwriter for Iggy Azalea. For an artist who began as a classical dancer, Sounds of Kumbha represents a return to her roots — elevated by faith, experience, and purpose.
As she prepares to perform Kashi to Kailash at major cultural venues like NMACC, the nomination underscores her dedication to exploring the sacred intersection of sound, spirituality, and storytelling — a space where India’s ancient essence meets the pulse of the modern world.
