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Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon Wins Grammy for ‘Triveni’; PM Modi, Indian Consulate in NY Extend Congratulations

by SAH Staff Reporter
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian American vocalist Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon on winning the Grammy Award for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for her album Triveni at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Tandon, born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, shared the honor with her collaborators, South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto. Expressing her gratitude, Tandon called Triveni a “collaborative,” album.

PHOTO: X@chandrikatandon

“A moment that reminds me that music is love, music ignites the light within all of us, and, even in our darkest days, music spreads joy and laughter,” she stated on social media while acknowledging fellow nominees, including Ricky Kej (Break of Dawn), Ryuichi Sakamoto (Opus), Anoushka Shankar (Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn), and Radhika Vekaria (Warriors of Light).

“Thank you for the music, and thank you for each and everyone that creates and supports the music; may all our lives be enveloped in Love Light Laughter,” she added. 

Will Smith speaking about Quincy Jones at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. PHOTO: Cassandra Campbell

Congratulating Tandon, PM Modi expressed, “We take great pride in her accomplishments as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and of course, music! It is commendable how she has remained passionate about Indian culture and has been working to popularize it. She is an inspiration for several people,” recalling their meeting at New York in 2023. 

Thanking PM Modi, Tandon responded to his message on social media noting “I feel grateful and privileged at every level… thank you to the divine for setting this path… and thank you PM Modi for such a warm message! Love Light Laughter”

The Consulate of India in New York also congratulated Tandon, stating “A mesmerizing fusion of ancient mantras, flute, and cello, Triveni bridges cultures and traditions through the universal language of music. Her works showcase a remarkable fusion of talent and creativity but always with a higher purpose.  Wishing her continued success and global recognition.”

Singer, songwriter, and musician, Stevie Wonder at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. PHOTO: Cassandra Campbell

Grammy 2025: Key Winners in Major Categories

Album of the Year: COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé

Song of the Year: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar (Songwriter: Kendrick Lamar)

Record of the Year: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar

Best Latin Pop Album: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira

Best New Artist: Chappell Roan

Best Country Album: COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé

Best Pop Vocal Album: Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter

Best African Music Performance: Love Me JeJe – Tems

Best Opera Recording: Saariaho: Adriana Mater

Best Alternative Jazz Album: No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin

Best Rock Song: Broken Man – St. Vincent

Best Rap Performance: Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar

Best Pop Solo Performance: Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter

Hosted by Trevor Noah, the star-studded ceremony marked his fifth consecutive year as the Grammys’ host.

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