Chandrika Tandon Wins Grammy For Album 'Triveni' — All About The Indian-American Musician And Entrepreneur

Chandrika Tandon, an Indian-American vocalist and entrepreneur, won the Grammy award for the album 'Triveni' in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category. She won the award along with her collaborators South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto.

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.

"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," she added.

Just like its name, which means the confluence of three holy Indian rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, 'Triveni' is a collaboration of three artists Tandon, Kellerman, and Matsumoto who represent diverse cultures.

Released on Aug. 30 last year, each of the seven tracks on 'Triveni' tells its own story while contributing to its overarching theme of healing resonance. The songs are: 'Pathway to Light', 'Chant in A', 'Journey Within', 'Aether's Serenade', 'Ancient Moon', 'Open Sky', and 'Seeking Shakti'.

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.

"This harmonious blend of Indian classical music, New Age ambiance, and global traditions appeals to a wide audience while staying deeply rooted in cultural authenticity."

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.