Sonam Kalra Shines With Three Silver Medals At Global Music Awards 2025

In yet another milestone in her illustrious musical journey, acclaimed singer-composer Sonam Kalra has won three Silver Medals at the prestigious Global Music Awards 2025, held annually to recognize and celebrate the work of exceptional independent musicians from across the globe.

Her stirring rendition of “Hum Dekhenge – Where the Mind is Without Fear” earned Silver medals for Protest Music and Female Vocalist, while her evocative and deeply spiritual composition “Hallelujah - Allah Hoo” secured her a third Silver medal in the Female Vocalist category. These awards further cement her place among the world's most innovative and impactful contemporary musicians.

A Global Platform of Musical Excellence

Established in 2011, the Global Music Awards has emerged as a beacon of recognition for artists who bring authenticity, skill, and innovation to their craft. Often referred to by insiders as “music’s golden seal of approval,” the competition attracts hundreds of submissions from nearly every continent, including countries as diverse as Argentina, Armenia, Cameroon, India, Italy, South Korea, and Venezuela.

Sonam joins the ranks of celebrated Indian winners including Grammy Award-winner Ricky Kej, composer Sanjay Wandrekar, and classical music maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, along with sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, all of whom have been lauded at the Global Music Awards in previous years.

Bridging Cultures Through Song

Kalra’s award-winning tracks exemplify her signature style of blending cultures, traditions, and spiritual messages into a seamless musical tapestry. In "Hum Dekhenge – Where the Mind is Without Fear," she weaves together the poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Rabindranath Tagore, crafting a soul-stirring anthem of hope and resistance. The track became a viral sensation in both India and Pakistan, sparking conversation and solidarity across national borders.

Equally powerful is “Hallelujah - Allah Hoo,” which bridges Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and Amir Khusrau’s “Man Kunto Maula” to highlight a universal message of coexistence—many paths to the divine, all equally valid. The result is a rich, emotional experience that transcends musical and religious boundaries.

A Voice That Resonates Worldwide

Sonam Kalra’s wins this year follow her 2023 success at the same awards, where she took home a Gold Medal and two Silver Medals for her poignant songs “BOL” and “Alfat.” She was also invited to join the US Grammy Recording Academy as a Voting Member in 2022—an honor reserved for musicians who have made outstanding contributions to the music industry.

Another Indian winner at this year’s Global Music Awards is Devan Ekambaram, who earned a Silver Medal in the Best Male Vocalist category.

Sonam Kalra: Musician, Storyteller, Messenger of Peace

Trained in both Hindustani classical music and Western traditions like gospel, jazz, and opera, Sonam Kalra’s unique voice is shaped by decades of discipline, exploration, and a profound spiritual sensibility. Her work with the critically acclaimed Sufi Gospel Project, which she founded, merges sacred texts, prayer, and music from various faiths to create a universal voice of harmony and peace.

Her projects—Ibadat, which revives both obscure and celebrated Sufi poetry, and Partition: Stories of Separation, a moving multimedia performance on the trauma of the India-Pakistan Partition—reveal a musician unafraid to tackle difficult conversations through her art.

From the Sydney Opera House to the Pyramids of Egypt, and from MTV’s Coke Studio to Tina Brown’s Women in the World Summit, Kalra has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. Her collaborations span gospel choirs, Rajasthani folk musicians, Middle Eastern ensembles, and Western classical performers, further establishing her as a musical bridge between worlds.

A Musician with a Message

What sets Sonam Kalra apart is not just her voice or compositions, but her fearless engagement with themes of justice, inclusivity, and compassion. Whether raising her voice for women's rights, animal welfare, or against human trafficking, her music remains grounded in purpose. She is a frequent performer at literary festivals, international music conferences, and cultural diplomacy events, consistently using her platform to promote dialogue and empathy.

As the Global Music Awards continues to celebrate artistry that moves hearts and transcends borders, Sonam Kalra stands out as a shining example of what it means to create music not just for entertainment, but for impact.

With her three new wins in 2025, Sonam Kalra once again proves that music, when created with truth and intention, can indeed change the world.