Indian American artist’s album honored for its fusion of ancient mantras and global musical traditions
NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — South Asian American singer, songwriter, and producer Chandrika Tandon has won the 2025 Grammy Award for her album “Triveni” in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. This marks her first Grammy win and second nomination, solidifying her influence in the world of spiritual and healing music.
Chandrika Tandon at the GRAMMYS
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 musical experience. The album blends ancient mantras with the soothing sounds of flute and cello, serving as a bridge between cultures and 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 upon receiving the award. “Congratulations to all the other nominees in our category. Thank you for the music, and thank you for each and everyone that creates and supports the music; may all our lives be enveloped in love, light, and laughter.”
For many years, she has been melding Sanskrit chants and western musical traditions for large choral groups, and her compositions have recently been performed by her and others at the World Cultural Festival and Lincoln Center. She is Artist in Residence for the Young People’s Chorus of New York City Artist and received a New York State Council on the Arts grant to compose Sanskrit chants for choral ensembles.
Beyond her musical achievements, Tandon is a renowned philanthropist, business leader, and humanitarian dedicated to elevating human happiness through music and education. She has released six albums under Soul Chants Music and performed at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Times Square, and Washington D.C.’s National Mall.
The first South Asian-American woman elected partner at McKinsey, Tandon is the founder of Tandon Capital Associates and chairs the Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation. She also serves as a trustee of NYU, chairs the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and has supported numerous business and community education programs.
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, further cementing her legacy as both an artist and a visionary leader.
About Chandrika Tandon
Chandrika Tandon is an award-winning musician, business leader, and philanthropist dedicated to the power of music and education. Through her Soul Chants Music label, she creates transformative musical experiences rooted in ancient traditions. Her work spans across music, business, and education, inspiring people worldwide.
For more information, visit: https://chandrikatandon.com
SOURCE Soul Chants Music
