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Los Angeles: Chandrika Tandon, the globally celebrated Indian-American artist, has clinched the 2025 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. Her groundbreaking work, *Triveni*, which seamlessly blends ancient Indian mantras with a rich tapestry of global musical influences, captured hearts and votes at the industry’s most prestigious award ceremony.
Key Facts:
- The Grammy Awards ceremony took place on February 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
- *Triveni* harmoniously weaves traditional Indian mantras with instruments from various musical cultures, including African drums and Japanese flutes.
- Chandrika Tandon is now among the few Indian-origin artists to win a Grammy, marking a milestone in Indian-American achievements.
Tandon’s victory was a moment of pride not only for the diaspora but also for global music enthusiasts who’ve admired the album's ability to transcend borders. Released in mid-2024, *Triveni* quickly gained traction for its innovative soundscapes, invoking spiritual serenity while celebrating cultural unity. The album title, meaning “confluence” in Sanskrit, signifies the merging of diverse musical traditions just as India’s sacred rivers at Triveni Sangam merge symbolic spiritual energy.
For fans and music critics, Tandon's acknowledgment at this elite stage was overdue. The artist, a Grammy nominee in 2010, has long been lauded for her ability to preserve ancient Indian traditions while presenting them through modern, accessible artistry. Reflecting on her inspiration during the Grammy acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to “the infinite wisdom in mantras and the universal connection through music.”
Indian-Americans and her global fans have expressed immense pride in her accomplishment. Sneha Parikh, a resident from Edison, New Jersey, who has followed Tandon’s career for years, said, “Her music feels like home. With every note, she takes you on a spiritual journey.” Her work resonates deeply across generations and geographies, uniting diverse communities through a shared sense of humanity.
The win brings greater recognition for Indian music on the global stage—showcasing its vast potential in unifying cultures. It also inspires younger musicians from Indian or South Asian backgrounds to think globally while staying authentic to their cultural roots. By breaking barriers, *Triveni* symbolizes how ancient traditions can find relevance and reverence even in contemporary, cutting-edge platforms.
“Awards like these make us realize that art can dissolve barriers of language, culture, and nationality,” said Tandon in a heartfelt comment backstage.
She further encouraged emerging musicians to trust in the power of authentic storytelling through music.As the 2025 Grammy Awards highlighted, *Triveni* paves the way for a new wave of genre-bending music—where traditions inform futures and diverse influences blend to create something universal.
Do you know:
The Grammy-winning album *Triveni* took over two years to create because Chandrika Tandon worked with musicians across five continents to achieve its strikingly diverse sound. (Source: The American Bazaar)
Key Terms:
Mantras: Sacred hymns or phrases in Indian spiritual traditions, believed to hold divine power when chanted.
Triveni: A Sanskrit word meaning "confluence," often referring to the sacred merging of rivers, ideas, or energies in Indian culture.