The global music community celebrated a historic moment this Sunday during the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony in New Delhi, where the Dalai Lama was announced as a winner. The spiritual leader received the award in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category.
His work in this field stood out among a highly competitive group of nominees, ultimately surpassing Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson of the United States Supreme Court, who was nominated for her memoir titled Lovely One.
This recognition adds another significant honor to the Dalai Lama’s legacy of global influence. He was previously awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his commitment to a non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. The Grammy win represents a rare intersection of spiritual leadership and mainstream cultural recognition.
The evening featured several other notable highlights. The song Golden by the K-pop group Demon Hunters secured the award for Best Song, marking a significant milestone as the first time a K-pop group has achieved a win in this specific category. Additionally, the film Music for John Williams won the award for Best Music Film. This victory was particularly meaningful for director Steven Spielberg, as it marked his first Grammy win. With this achievement, Spielberg joined the elite ranks of EGOT winners, individuals who have received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award during their careers. While the ceremony celebrated many firsts, sitar player Anoushka Shankar did not secure a win despite receiving two nominations this year.
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