Key Highlights

  • New role: Shreya Ghoshal has joined the Recording Academy as an official voting member for the Grammy Awards.
  • Global voice: She recently took part in a South Asian panel organised by the Academy with Lara Raj of KATSEYE, Sameer Gadhia and Raashi Kulkarni.
  • India’s heritage: Shreya said she is proud to bring India’s musical perspective to the platform.
  • Bigger hope: She wants more Indian artists to get recognition on the global stage.
  • On tour: Her ‘Unstoppable Tour’ returns to South Africa with shows in Durban and Pretoria.

For more than two decades, Shreya Ghoshal has been the voice behind countless Bollywood hits. Now, she will also have a say in who wins music’s biggest international honour. The singer has joined the Recording Academy as an official voting member for the Grammy Awards, allowing her to contribute her perspective to the selection process.

What a Voting Member Does

The Recording Academy is the body behind the Grammy Awards. Its voting members are music professionals who help decide nominations and winners across categories. For an Indian playback singer to join this group is a sign of how far Indian music, and Shreya’s own reach, has travelled beyond film soundtracks.

Part of a Growing South Asian Presence

Shreya’s growing role in the global music community was also visible when she recently joined a South Asian panel organised by the Recording Academy. She shared the stage with Lara Raj of KATSEYE, Sameer Gadhia and Raashi Kulkarni, reflecting the rising visibility of South Asian artists in international music.

‘A Special Moment for Me’

Speaking about her journey, Shreya said, “Music has taken me to places I could have only dreamed of when I first started singing, and I feel incredibly grateful for the journey it has been. To now be part of the Recording Academy’s voting community is a special moment for me. The Grammys celebrate music from across the world, and being part of a community that recognises the creativity and hard work behind it is truly meaningful.”

Bringing India to the Table

She also spoke about India’s musical roots. “Coming from India, where music is so deeply woven into our lives and culture, I feel proud to bring that perspective to this platform. We have such a rich musical heritage and so many extraordinary artists telling stories through their music, and I hope to see more of these voices find recognition on the global stage,” she said.

Why It Matters

Indian artists have won Grammys over the years, but representation inside the voting body is just as important. Voters shape which music gets heard and honoured. With Shreya in the room, Indian classical, film and independent music gains a knowledgeable voice that understands its depth and variety.

Industry Impact

Shreya’s move could encourage more Indian musicians to engage with global institutions, from submitting their work for consideration to joining such communities themselves. It also strengthens the case that Indian music is not just a regional market but part of the global conversation.

Unstoppable Tour Heads to South Africa

Meanwhile, Shreya is set to take her ‘Unstoppable Tour’ back to South Africa. “South Africa has always been a special place to return to, and I’m so happy to be bringing my Unstoppable Tour to Durban and Pretoria. Every time I perform for audiences around the world, I’m reminded of how music brings us together, regardless of where we come from or what language we speak,” she said.

What Comes Next

With her new Grammy voting role and international concerts lined up, Shreya Ghoshal continues to stand as one of Indian music’s strongest global ambassadors.

With inputs from IANS.