Grammy 2026: Anoushka Shankar Loses Best Global Music Performance to Bad Bunny

Grammy 2026: The Grammy Awards 2026 began with the Premiere Ceremony in Los Angeles, where Indian musician Anoushka Shankar missed out on the Best Global Music Performance award, which ultimately went to global chart-topper Bad Bunny

ANOUSHKA SHANKAR MISSES OUT ON GRAMMY WIN

At the Grammy Awards 2026 Premiere Ceremony, Anoushka Shankar was nominated for Best Global Music Performance for her track Daybreak. However, the award was won by Bad Bunny for his song EoO, continuing his strong global run across genres and borders.

STRONG COMPETITION IN THE GLOBAL MUSIC CATEGORY

The Best Global Music Performance category featured a diverse lineup of nominees from across the world. Alongside Anoushka Shankar, the list included Angélique Kidjo, Ciro Hurtado, Yeisy Rojas and Indian fusion band Shakti, making it one of the most competitive categories of the night.

WHY ANOUSHKA SHANKAR SKIPPED THE GRAMMY CEREMONY

Ahead of the awards, Anoushka revealed she chose not to attend the Grammys this year. She shared that staying in India and focusing on live performances mattered more to her than award ceremonies, adding that prioritising mental health and artistic connection was her conscious choice.