Janavi Harrison Brings Kirtan Tradition to the Grammys Red Carpet With First-Ever Nomination

Nominated for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album, the artist says she’s honored to share the spiritual practice of kirtan on music’s biggest stage.

First-time Grammy nominee Jahnavi Harrison walked the red carpet celebrating her nomination for Into the Forest, emphasizing the importance of sharing her kirtan tradition with a global audience.

First-time GRAMMY nominee Jahnavi Harrison made a meaningful appearance on the red carpet ahead of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, where she is nominated for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for her project Into the Forest. The nomination marks a significant milestone for the artist, whose work is rooted in devotional music and spiritual practice.

Speaking on the carpet, Harrison shared that being recognized by the Recording Academy is not only a personal honor, but also an opportunity to bring greater awareness to kirtan, the call-and-response chanting tradition central to her music. She emphasized the importance of representation for spiritual and meditative forms within contemporary music spaces.

Into the Forest blends ambient textures with traditional chants, creating an immersive listening experience that invites stillness and reflection. For Harrison, the album serves as both an artistic expression and an offering — one she now gets to share on one of the world’s largest musical platforms.

As a first-time nominee, Harrison’s presence at the GRAMMYs underscores the expanding scope of genres recognized by the Academy and highlights the growing appreciation for music rooted in tradition, mindfulness, and spiritual connection.