MUMBAI: Rocker Anand Bhatt, has got inducted as the First Indian-American in the Latin Recording Academy.

Bhatt said, "Just goes to show you how open minded and supportive the Latin Recording Academy is, it’s about the music and not race. What an honor."

Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (LARAS), is the entity behind the Latin Grammy Awards. Bhatt will be attending the Latin Grammy Awards and participating in the voting process. He has also discussed a collaboration with Latin Legend Arturo Sandoval. Bhatt has been receiving much positive press lately, for his animal rescue efforts and for his recent stand against racism and his participation in the Arizona Boycott.