Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash emerged among the only Indians to win a Grammy this year for their work on Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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News1802-02-2026, 15:44

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Sons Win Grammy for Dalai Lama Album

  • Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash won a Grammy for their contribution to the album "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama."
  • They are among the only Indians to receive a Grammy this year, marking a significant global milestone for Indian classical music.
  • The album secured the Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording, also making it the 14th Dalai Lama's first Grammy at age 90.
  • The project, produced by Kabir Sehgal, blends spiritual teachings from the Dalai Lama with music, focusing on themes of peace, compassion, and human unity.
  • The sarod maestro and his sons expressed deep humility and honor in collaborating with the Dalai Lama, whose messages inspire their music and lives.

Why It Matters: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his sons won a Grammy for their work on the Dalai Lama's album, a landmark for Indian classical music.

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