Synopsis
Chandrika Tandon, an Indian-American singer, won the Grammy for her album Triveni in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category at the 67th Grammys. She triumphed over Ricky Kej and Anoushka Shankar, and the event was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.Key Takeaways
- Chandrika Tandon wins Grammy for Triveni.
- Competed against Ricky Kej and Anoushka Shankar.
- Collaborators included Wouter Kellerman and Eru Matsumoto.
- 67th Grammys held at Crypto.com Arena.
- Notable incidents included Will Smith's return to awards shows.
Los Angeles, Feb 3 (NationPress) Chandrika Tandon, a vocalist of Indian descent, celebrated her victory at the 67th Grammys by winning the award for her album Triveni in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category. She triumphed over notable artists including Ricky Kej and Anoushka Shankar to earn this accolade.
This prestigious event took place on Sunday, organized by the Recording Academy at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Chandrika shared this honor with her talented collaborators, Wouter Kellerman, a South African flautist, and Eru Matsumoto, a Japanese cellist.
The competition in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category also included works such as Break of Dawn by Ricky Kej, Opus by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn by Anoushka Shankar, and Warriors Of Light by Radhika Vekaria.
The Consulate General of India in New York expressed their congratulations through their official X (formerly Twitter) account, recognizing Chandrika, who is the sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi.
The message stated: “Congratulations to Ms. Chandrika Tandon @chandrikatandon on winning the Grammy Award @RecordingAcad in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category for Triveni! This album is a stunning blend of ancient mantras, flute, and cello, uniting diverse cultures through the universal language of music.
“Her creations highlight an extraordinary combination of talent and creativity, always directed towards a greater purpose. We wish her ongoing success and global recognition!”
This year, the Grammys made headlines for various reasons, including the incident where Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori were escorted out by police.
Additionally, Hollywood star Will Smith made his return to a televised awards presentation at the 2023 Grammys, where he opened a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. This marked his first appearance after the notorious slap incident during the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.
Smith initiated the segment by introducing Herbie Hancock on piano and subsequently brought on Cynthia Erivo, who delivered a powerful rendition of Fly Me to the Moon, as reported by variety.com.
