--- title: "My Grammy Journey & Recognition | Celebrating Music and Community" description: "Explore my Grammy nomination journey and the community that made it possible. From Carnatic fusion collaborations to global stages, here is a look at the music that connects us all." canonical: https://mytribe.in/varijashree/studio-session-collaboration/the-grammy-journey-recognition last_updated: 2025-09-13 --- # My Grammy Journey & Recognition Tribe Verified · Grammy-nominated artist based in Bengaluru. By [Varijashree Venugopal](https://mytribe.in/varijashree) · Visit Laya Digi Studios in Subramanyapura; Travels across Bengaluru · ₹35K Per Track (Up to 5 mins) (estimate) Part of [Studio Session & Collaboration](https://mytribe.in/varijashree/studio-session-collaboration). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/varijashree/studio-session-collaboration/gallery) Getting nominated for a Grammy was a surreal, humbling dream. This is a collection of moments from that journey—a celebration of the incredible musical family that made it possible. ## Photos and videos - ![The moment I received my first ever Grammy nominee medal. This is a symbol of the hard work, pure intention, and collaborative spirit that I believe in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c39de08-59ab-48aa-8a72-ca0b9fb41117) - ![A recap of my first Grammy experience. It was a joy to celebrate this monumental moment with my collaborators and represent Indian music and design on the red carpet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27c60714-92e0-4ef7-9a4f-0d91c742a165) - ![A candid photo with Thundercat at a Grammy nominee event. Being in the company of such creative minds is incredibly inspiring.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ab80fbb-1baf-4428-b1c1-0e834299c2c7) - ![With fellow nominee Arooj Aftab. The Grammy weekend is a beautiful celebration of the global music community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ad27a65-f415-418f-bb09-a5ad392cbd0c) - ![A precious photo with the legendary Milton Nascimento during the Grammy weekend. These are the unexpected, magical moments that I will always cherish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bb3cd34-15e9-4600-8ddd-271e25904fc0) - ![A portrait with my Grammy nominee medal. I'm proudly wearing an ensemble that celebrates Indian fabrics and handicrafts, designed by my amazing friends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f7420d4-72e2-4cf4-a564-9663802649fc) - ![Holding our nominee medals with my brother and collaborator, Hamilton de Holanda. Sharing this achievement with friends makes it so much more special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86a03834-537f-42ef-ac8e-20fcb561a615) - ![A selfie with the genius Jacob Collier at the Grammy awards. We shared a nomination for our feature on his song 'A Rock Somewhere'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0902ea7-9b42-4a82-9e8c-15b36dfc3b28) - ![With the brilliant Anoushka Shankar, my co-nominee. It was an honor to be nominated alongside her.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e08b4809-d915-42f9-8738-2fa5a6308e76) - ![A beautiful family photo of sorts with Anoushka Shankar and Bela Fleck at a Grammy event. It's a community of artists who support and celebrate each other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fbf471d3-70cc-43ec-b24a-cc0154a41fe2) - ![A feature from ELLE Magazine talking about my early start in music, naming Carnatic ragas as a toddler. My journey has been a lifelong immersion in music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39ebc015-ed01-401c-9870-bdbae4018fe8) - ![The cover story for the ELLE Magazine feature. It's humbling to have my journey from a child prodigy to a Grammy-nominated artist shared with a wider audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5791176a-33fb-43a9-aeb9-62bf3aca3e17) - ![An article from Bangalore Mirror about my album 'Vari' and the Grammy nomination. It highlights how my music merges the essence of water with the soul of my Kannada roots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd15189a-f5d2-4825-bb16-f5a0809f952c) - ![A five-star review for my album 'Vari' from Songlines Magazine. This kind of recognition for the flawlessness of the vocals and the elegant barrier-leaping is incredibly gratifying.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46dc9587-b117-4f43-b127-0ad70aebc68e) - ![Another excerpt from the glowing Songlines review. It acknowledges that the album is a perfect example of "innovation born of mastery of tradition."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95effd3b-a02b-4005-9297-e1928ae23cbc) - ![The full five-star review from Songlines. Waking up to this kind of praise for our hard work is the best feeling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d40b18a-213d-465c-8e93-3dc07cac18b4) - ![The official 'For Your Grammy Consideration' graphic for 'Vari'. It details the specific categories we were considered for, including Best Global Music Album and Best Arrangement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34e7746c-1041-4e5f-b34f-51bb398f5552) - [Video: A clip from a Kannada podcast where I discuss the difference between achievement (sadhane) and success. For me, the daily practice and love for the journey is the real achievement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7ab37ed-5b2a-40b0-908e-13888d000bd8) ## About The Grammy Journey & Recognition Receiving that nomination wasn't just about me; it was about the beautiful web of collaborators and friends who helped breathe life into the music. Whether we are in a studio in Bangalore or on a red carpet halfway across the world, the goal remains the same: creating honest, soul-stirring art with people who feel like family. The Grammy nomination for 'A Rock Somewhere' felt like the universe winking at all the hard work and pure intention we poured into the music. It was such a privilege to share that space with geniuses like Jacob Collier and Anoushka Shankar—artists who, like me, are constantly blurring the lines between traditional roots and modern improvisation. But honestly? The real highlight of that trip wasn't just the ceremony. It was the quiet, magical moments in between: swapping stories with legends, seeing how the global music community supports each other, and proudly wearing ensembles that celebrated our Indian fabrics and handicrafts. It reaffirmed that my fusion music, born in the heart of Bengaluru, truly has a place on the world stage. My music has always been about bridging worlds—Carnatic foundations meeting global sounds. This recognition is simply fuel for the fire. It reminds me that whether you are a classical purist or a curious new learner, music is the one language we all speak. I am so eager to take this energy back into my studio, into my upcoming collaborations, and into the live concerts I have planned. Let’s keep creating, let’s keep exploring, and most of all, let’s keep celebrating the art that heals. ## About Varijashree Venugopal Music is my first language and my biggest blessing. Whether I’m jamming with legends on a global stage or hosting a creative jaathre (festival) in my Bangalore studio, I’m always chasing that connection where tradition meets something brand new. 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