Raghav Mehta's Sounds of Kumbha gets a Grammy nod
Music producer Raghav Mehta just landed a Grammy nomination for Sounds of Kumbha, an album up for Best Global Music Album at the 68th Grammys.
The project brings together 12 tracks blending sounds from Prayagraj's Kumbh Mela, mantras, and modern world music, featuring over 50 artists like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Kanika Kapoor.
So, what's special about this album?
Sounds of Kumbha is a big team effort led by Siddhant Bhatia and supported by the Uttar Pradesh government along with Network18, HistoryTV18, and Universal Music India.
It spotlights diverse talents—think Aditya Gadhvi, Raja Kumari, V Selvaganesh, plus Grammy winner Jim "Kimo" West—making it a true musical mashup.
Who is Raghav Mehta?
Besides this project, Mehta has produced music for brands like Google and Amazon with top agencies.
He's also got a Webby Award under his belt for Best Original Music.
Why does this matter?
This Grammy nomination shines an international light on India's spiritual music scene.
It puts Sounds of Kumbha alongside global names like Anoushka Shankar and Shakti—and shows that mixing tradition with fresh ideas can make waves worldwide.