Laurie Anderson and Kronos Quartet's 'Landfall' won the Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. This marks Anderson's first Grammy win. The award recognizes the collaborative work inspired by Hurricane Sandy.

Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson's husband, died on October 27, 2013. Reed's death ended a significant personal and artistic relationship, marking a loss for both Anderson and the music world.