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Chandrika Tandon, an Indian-American music artist and business leader, has won a Grammy Award for her album Triveni. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards were held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tandon’s Triveni won in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category.
The album blends ancient chants with world music, creating a meditative soundscape. Tandon collaborated with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto. Together, they produced a unique fusion of styles.
Speaking backstage after her win, Tandon expressed her excitement. “It feels amazing,” she said. The album aims to offer a healing journey, inspired by the confluence of three rivers, which the album’s title symbolises.
Tandon’s Grammy win came after a nomination for Triveni, her second Grammy nomination. Her first was in 2010 for Om Namo Narayana: Soul Call. She was nominated alongside notable artists, including Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar, and Radhika Vekaria.
Growing up in Chennai, Tandon was immersed in classical music and Vedic chants. Her father’s influence and her education at Madras Christian College shaped her deep musical roots.
Chandrika’s Grammy win marks a milestone in her multifaceted career. She is also the elder sister of Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo. Tandon has also made her mark as a global business leader and philanthropist.
Her husband, Ranjan, and she donated $100 million to the New York School of Engineering in 2015, which now bears their name. Tandon’s musical achievements reflect her lifelong passion for both business and the arts.
Her collaborators, Kellerman and Matsumoto, joined her in celebrating the achievement, and music producer George Varghese shared his joy on social media.
With this Grammy win, Tandon has solidified her place in the global music landscape, blending culture, tradition, and modernity in a way that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide.
