Anand Bhatt Remains First Indian-American to be considered for Latin Grammys
Anand Bhatt’s album Salsa India (Bollywood Baile), alongside his album Exitos Latinos and songs Mi Corazon Insiste and Esta Noche are in consideration for Latin Grammy awards in six categories. Bhatt’s music video for Esta Noche is also on the Latin Grammy ballot.
Actor, rock star, and philanthropist, Bhatt, is recognized as the first Indian-American Latin
fusion artist by being considered for nine Latin Grammy Nominations in multiple categories.
Bhatt is being recognized for his excellence as a Latin pop, Latin fusion and tropical fusion artist
for the XIII Latin GRAMMY Awards set for November 15, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Events
Center in Las Vegas.
“It is an honor to be considered for an award among such incredible talent,”
said Bhatt. “The journey towards becoming a Latin fusion artist and now, a tropical fusion and
pop artist, has been incredible. I thank my fans for recognizing me for such an interesting and
up-and-coming genre like tropical fusion and I hope to create music that people from all ethnic
backgrounds will love.”
The Latin Grammys Academy recognizes a wide array of music and genres that emphasize an
eclectic mix of performances and musical styling’s. The 13th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards
will feature 47 categories and can be heard via Univision Radio or seen broadcasted live on the
Univision Network.
