'Triveni', an album by Indian-American singer and businesswoman Chandrika Tandon, wins the Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album.

Sunday's Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles hosted the 67th edition of the Recording Academy's largest musical awards ceremony.
Along with her partners, South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto, Tandon, a global business leader and the older sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, took home the honor.

"Let's surround ourselves with love, light, and laughter because music is love, light, and laughter. As she accepted the award, she said, "Thank you for the music, and thank you to everyone who makes music."

This was Tandon's second Grammy nomination after 2009's "Soul Call" and first win.

"It feels amazing," said the musician, who grew up in Chennai, in a backstage interview with the Recording Academy after winning the Grammy.

Other nominees in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category were: 'Break of Dawn' — Ricky Kej, 'Opus' — Ryuichi Sakamoto, 'Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn' — Anoushka Shankar, and 'Warriors Of Light' — Radhika Vekaria.

"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 August 30, 2024, 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.