After Grammy milestone, Anoushka Shankar gears up for 'Chapter III'
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Internationally renowned sitarist and composer, Anoushka Shankar, recently celebrated a major milestone at the 67th Grammy Awards. Not only did she have the honor of presenting on the prestigious platform, but she also represented India with her 10th and 11th Grammy nominations. Her albums Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn and A Rock Somewhere were nominated, with the latter in the Best Global Music Performance category.
New release
Shankar's upcoming album and global tour
Now, Shankar is gearing up for the launch of Chapter III: We Return To Light, the final part of her poignant musical trilogy. She recently released Hiraeth, the first single from the upcoming album, giving fans a taste of the profound sonic experience that awaits. This year is particularly special for Shankar as it marks her 30th anniversary in music—an achievement that highlights her transformative role in taking Indian Classical music to the world.
Fashion statement
Shankar's Grammy appearance and views on Indian music
At the Grammy Awards, Shankar looked stunning in a custom Dior outfit styled by Nikhil Mansata. She took to Instagram to post pictures of her gorgeous yellow gown, writing how excited she was for the event. Speaking to Variety, she reflected on how Indian musicians are gaining more influence around the world: "It very much felt like we were operating in a vacuum before... Whereas now there's such a shift and there's so much more South Asian presence and visibility."