India, June 17 -- The Recording Academy has introduced five new categories for the 2027 Grammys, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance, in a move aimed at recognising the growing influence of global music. While some have hailed it as a long-overdue step, others have criticised it as 'tokenism', arguing that non-Western artistes are being given separate spaces while the biggest awards remain dominated by Western acts'A huge opportunity for Asian musicians'

Sharing her thoughts, singer Sunidhi Chauhan says she sees the new category as a positive step. "Global recognition for Asian artistes is fantastic and a huge opportunity for musicians. Indian music is doing very well across the globe, so I have no thoughts about concerns over whi...