Pierre Bensusan has been nominated in the Live Performance Album category for "Encore" by the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards. The three CD set, recorded internationally from 2008 to 2013, celebrates the touring life of Bensusan.

Since his first performance in 1974 at the age of 17, Pierre Bensusan has lived a good portion of his life on stage. He was the winner of the 2002 AFIM (American Association for Independent Music) Award for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album, and named 'Best World Music Guitar Player' in 2008 by Guitar Player Magazine.