A Proud Moment for India at the 67th Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards 2025:Indian-American singer and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won the prestigious Grammy Award for her album ‘Triveni’ in the category of Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album. The 67th edition of the Grammy Awards, hosted by the Recording Academy, took place at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, on February 4, 2025.
Chandrika Tandon Expresses Her Joy
Chandrika Tandon, a global business leader and elder sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, won the award alongside her collaborators—South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Iru Matsumoto.
After receiving the award, Chandrika expressed her joy and gratitude in an interview with the Recording Academy. She described the moment as “incredible” and a significant achievement for Indian classical and global fusion music.
Grammy Awards 2025:Tough Competition in the Category
Chandrika Tandon’s ‘Triveni’ competed against some of the biggest names in the industry in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. The other nominees included:
- ‘Break of Dawn’ – Ricky Kej
- ‘Opus’ – Ryuichi Sakamoto
- ‘Chapter 2: How Dark It Is Before Dawn’ – Anoushka Shankar
- ‘Warriors of Light’ – Radhika Vekaria
Tandon acknowledged the stiff competition and praised the talent of her fellow nominees, stating that winning this award was truly a special moment for her team.
Chandrika Tandon’s Second Grammy Nomination
This is Chandrika Tandon’s second Grammy nomination. She was previously nominated in 2009 for her album ‘Soul Call’, but this marks her first Grammy win.
While accepting the award, she shared an inspiring message:
“Music is love, music is light, and music is laughter. Let us all be surrounded by love, light, and laughter. Thank you to music and all the people who create it.”
About the Grammy-Winning Album ‘Triveni’
Released on August 30, 2024, ‘Triveni’ is a spiritual and meditative album that blends Indian classical, global ambient, and chant music. The album consists of seven tracks:
- Pathway to Light
- Chant in A
- Journey Within
- Ether Serenade
- Ancient Moon
- Open Sky
- Seeking Shakti
The album has been widely appreciated for its deep spiritual essence, soothing melodies, and fusion of traditional and contemporary elements.
A Historic Win for Indian Classical Music
Chandrika Tandon’s Grammy victory is a huge milestone for Indian classical and fusion music on the global stage. Her achievement not only highlights the richness of Indian music but also inspires musicians worldwide to experiment with different genres.
Final Thoughts
With this Grammy win, Chandrika Tandon has once again put Indian music on the global map. Her dedication, passion, and innovation continue to pave the way for more Indian artists to gain international recognition.
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