The prestigious 67th Annual Grammy Awards unfolded on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating musical excellence across genres. A remarkable highlight of the evening was Indian-American singer Chandrika Tandon clinching the coveted Grammy for **Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album** with her mesmerizing creation, #Triveni. In a fiercely competitive category, she triumphed over renowned artists such as Ricky Kej and Anoushka Shankar, marking a significant milestone in her musical journey and further amplifying the global influence of Indian-origin artists on the world stage.
Chandrika, alongside her esteemed collaborators—South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto—graciously shared the prestigious honor. Competing in the same category were other remarkable nominees, including Break of Dawn by Ricky Kej, Opus by the legendary Ryuichi Sakamoto, Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn by the talented Anoushka Shankar, and Warriors of Light by the visionary Radhika Vekaria.
The Consulate General of India in New York extended heartfelt congratulations to Chandrika Tandon through their official X (formerly Twitter) account, celebrating her remarkable achievement of winning the prestigious Grammy Award in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category for Triveni. They lauded the album as a captivating blend of ancient mantras, flute, and cello, beautifully intertwining diverse cultural and musical traditions through the universal essence of sound. Triveni stands as a testament to the power of music in bridging heritage and innovation, resonating across boundaries with its soul-stirring melodies.
This year’s Grammy Awards were marked by several headline-grabbing moments, including the unexpected removal of Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, by law enforcement. Adding to the night’s significance, Hollywood icon Will Smith made a highly anticipated return to the awards stage, his first televised appearance since the controversial 2022 Oscars incident. In a poignant tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, Smith set the tone by introducing the renowned pianist Herbie Hancock before welcoming the talented Cynthia Erivo, who delivered a mesmerizing performance of Fly Me to the Moon.
