South Asian music will get its due at Junos this weekend, reflecting rising popularity in Canada [Video]

Yanchan Rajmohan, known professionally as Yanchan Produced, is on cloud nine.

“It feels like a dream come true,” he said in an interview with CBC News about his recent Juno nomination.

While an awards nod is a big deal to most artists, to Yanchan, this recognition has an added aspect. He is nominated for South Asian music recording of the year, a new category for the 2025 Juno Awards, which take place on Sunday.

“I’ve watched the Junos every year, and to finally have a category that represents South Asian artists and to be a part of this for the first time … it just feels like hope to me,” he said.

That recognition comes amid the music’s growing popularity — especially in Canada. SiriusXM recently announced a new South Asian music channel, citing the “massive growth of South Asian music in Canada.”

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