Indian-American Leader Chandrika Tandon Earns Second Grammy Nomination for Collaborative Album “Triveni”

Indian-American business figure and acclaimed musician Chandrika Tandon has received her second Grammy nomination at the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards. This year, Tandon is nominated in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category for her latest work, Triveni. The album, created in collaboration with South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto, presents a unique blend of Vedic chants. Titled after the sacred confluence of three rivers, Triveni embodies a cross-cultural musical journey, weaving together influences from three distinct traditions to honor an ancient heritage with a modern, global twist.

Tandon, born in Chennai, India, and raised alongside her sister, Indra Nooyi—the former CEO of PepsiCo—grew up in a family deeply influenced by the teachings of the Samaveda. While Nooyi carved a notable path in the corporate world, Tandon also achieved significant success, becoming the first Indian-American woman to make partner at McKinsey and later founding her own investment firm, Tandon Capital Associates, in New York.

Music, however, has always been a spiritual journey for Tandon. Her creative work draws heavily from her rich cultural heritage, and she has sought to bring her unique musical expression to a broader audience. Her first Grammy nomination came in 2010 with her album Om Namo Narayana: Soul Call, which also explored themes of devotion and spirituality.

This year’s Grammy Awards highlight a significant presence of Indian talent in the New Age genre. Among the other Indian nominees in the same category is Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy winner, who is recognized for his album Break of Dawn.

Other Indian nominees in the New Age category include renowned sitarist Anoushka Shankar, who is nominated for her latest album, Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn. Shankar’s London-based collaborator Radhika Vekaria and Bengaluru-based flautist Varijashree Venugopal also received nominations in the same category. Shankar has earned a second nomination this year in the Best Global Music Performance category for her work with British musician Jacob Collier on the piece A Rock Somewhere.