Indian-American vocalist and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won the Grammy award for the album ‘Triveni’ in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category.
She shared the award with her collaborators – South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto.
The 67th edition of the biggest musical awards night, organized by the Recording Academy, was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Tandon, who grew up in Chennai, is the older sister of former PepsiCo Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi. It was her second Grammy nomination after 2009’s ‘Soul Call’ and first win.
“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,” the musician said in the award acceptance speech.
She grew up in Chennai and studied at Madras Christian College. She holds a master’s degree from IIM Ahmedabad. She was the first Indian-American woman to be elected partner at McKinsey and Company.
She is also a composer and vocalist, having been trained in Hindustani, Carnatic, and Western music.
She released her debut album, Soul Call, in 2009, which earned a Grammy nomination for Contemporary World Music in 2011. Triveni is her sixth album.
Released on August 30, 2024, each of the seven tracks of ‘Triveni’ are titled Pathway to Light, Chant in A, Journey Within, Aether’s Serenade, Ancient Moon, Open Sky, and Seeking Shakti.
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According to Tandon’s official website, the album weaves ancient Vedic chants with melodic flute and resonant cello, creating a reflective soundscape that fosters mindfulness, self-discovery, and connection.
Tandon, who has three more albums to her credit, has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the World Culture Festivals across Europe and India.
