Grammys 2025: Indian-American Musician And Entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon Wins Award For Album 'Triveni'
Grammy Awards 2025: Indian-American vocalist and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won a Grammy Award for her album Triveni in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category.
Grammy Awards 2025: Indian-American vocalist and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won a Grammy Award for her album Triveni in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category.
The prestigious 67th Grammy Awards, hosted by the Recording Academy, took place on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Tandon, who is also a global business leader and the elder sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, received the award alongside her collaborators—South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto.
Chandrika says 'Music Is Love'
In her Grammy acceptance speech, Chandrika Tandon expressed her deep love for music, saying, "Music is love, music is light, and music is laughter, and let's all be surrounded by love, light, and laughter. Thank you for the music, and thank you to everyone who makes music."
This marks Tandon’s first Grammy win and second nomination, following her 2009 nomination for Soul Call. Reflecting on her victory, the Chennai-born musician shared in a backstage interview with the Recording Academy, "It feels amazing."
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Tandon won in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category, where she was nominated alongside Break of Dawn by Ricky Kej, Opus by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn by Anoushka Shankar, and Warriors of Light by Radhika Vekaria.
Acknowledging the talent in her category, she said, "We had such wonderful nominees in the category. The fact that we won this is really an extra special moment for us. There were fabulous musicians who were nominated with us."
Just like its title—symbolising the confluence of three sacred Indian rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati—Triveni brings together three artists from different cultural backgrounds: Tandon, South African flautist Wouter Kellerman, and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto.
Released on August 30, 2024, Triveni comprises seven tracks, each narrating a unique story while contributing to its broader theme of healing resonance. The songs include Pathway to Light, Chant in A, Journey Within, Aether's Serenade, Ancient Moon, Open Sky, and Seeking Shakti.
About Chandrika Tandon
As per Tandon’s official website, the album intricately blends ancient Vedic chants with melodic flute and resonant cello, crafting a meditative soundscape that promotes mindfulness, self-discovery, and connection.
Described as "a harmonious blend of Indian classical music, New Age ambiance, and global traditions," the album appeals to a diverse audience while staying deeply rooted in cultural authenticity. Tandon, who has released three more albums, has performed at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and World Culture Festivals across Europe and India.
In India, the 2025 Grammys are available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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