Indian American artist’s album ‘Triveni’ wins Best New Age Album, blending ancient mantras with global musical influences.
Indian American singer, songwriter, and producer Chandrika Tandon has secured a Grammy Award for her album Triveni in the “Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album” category at the 2025 Grammy Awards. This marks her second Grammy nomination and her first win.
A groundbreaking collaboration, Triveni brings together Tandon, Grammy-winning South African flutist Wouter Kellerman, and Japanese American cellist Eru Matsumoto to create a deeply meditative and healing musical experience. The album blends ancient mantras with the soothing sounds of flute and cello, aiming to explore cultural roots and build bridges across traditions.
“Music is love, music ignites the light within all of us, and, even in our darkest days, music spreads joy and laughter,” Tandon said receiving the award. “Thank you for the music, and thank you for each and everyone that creates the music; and thank you for all the people that support the creation of the music; and may all our lives be enveloped in love, light and laughter.”
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“The album is a true confluence of three artistic spirits united in a higher purpose—music for healing,” Tandon said when “Triveni” was first nominated. “These mantras hold profound meaning, recognizing our inner fullness—ancient words with vibrations far beyond our comprehension. This Grammy recognition will allow more people to experience their own healing power.”
Beyond music, Tandon is a renowned philanthropist, business leader, and humanitarian committed to elevating human happiness through music and education. She has released six albums under Soul Chants Music and has performed at prestigious venues, including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Times Square.
The first South Asian-American woman elected partner at McKinsey, Tandon is the founder of Tandon Capital Associates and chairs the Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation. A trustee of NYU and chair of NYU Tandon School of Engineering, she has also made significant contributions to business, education and community programs.
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Among her many honors, Tandon has received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, NYU’s Gallatin Medal, and The Town Hall’s Friend of the Arts Award, cementing her legacy as both an artist and a visionary leader.