<div class='bc_element' id='bc_element'1 style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>Chandrika Tandon’s recent Grammy win is more than a personal achievement; it marks another milestone for Indian musicians on the global stage. At the 66th Grammy Awards, Tandon’s album Triveni won in the Best Global Music Album category, a recognition that celebrates the fusion of Indian classical music with diverse global influences. The album, as its name suggests, is a confluence of styles—bringing together Vedic chants, meditative tones, and world music in a seamless blend.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking to The Recording Academy backstage after her win, Tandon shared, “We had such wonderful nominees in the category. The fact that we won this is really an extra special moment for us.” Her journey to this moment, however, has been anything but conventional.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Beyond Music: A Multi-faceted Career</b></p><p><br></p><p>Tandon’s career path reflects a balance of art, business, and philanthropy. Born in Chennai to a banker father (Krishnamurthy) and a musician mother (Shantha Krishnamurthy), she carried forward both influences in her professional life. She studied at the <b>Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIM-A)</b> before beginning her international career with <b>Citibank</b> in Lebanon. Over the years, she has worn many hats: a consultant, a business leader, a philanthropist, and finally, a Grammy-winning musician.</p><p><br></p><p>She was the first Indian-American partner at <b>McKinsey &amp; Company</b> and later founded <b>Tandon Capital Associates</b> in 1992, a New York-based consultancy firm. In 2015, she and her husband, hedge-fund founder Ranjan Tandon, donated $100 million to New York University’s School of Engineering, now named the <b>NYU Tandon School of Engineering</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>While her business career flourished, music was never far behind. Trained in Carnatic and Hindustani classical music, Tandon pursued her passion alongside her corporate life. In 2009, she founded Soul Chants, a not-for-profit music label, and has since released six albums, each exploring different facets of classical Indian music blended with global sounds. Her 2011 album Soul Call was nominated for a <b>Grammy</b> in the Best Contemporary World Music Album category, setting the stage for her eventual win in 2024.</p><p><br></p><p><b>India’s Footprint at the Grammys</b></p><p><br></p><p>Tandon’s win adds to the growing list of Indian musicians who have received recognition at the Grammys. Indian artists, spanning different generations and genres, have made their mark on this prestigious platform, with some carving out repeated success.</p><p><br></p><p>The late sitar maestro <b>Ravi Shankar</b> remains the most decorated Indian at the Grammys, winning five awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. His collaborations with Western musicians helped globalize Indian classical music, making it more accessible to audiences worldwide.</p><p><br></p><p>The late tabla virtuoso <b>Zakir Hussain</b> has won four Grammys, cementing his legacy as one of the finest percussionists in the world. His fusion work with Western artists, including the band Shakti, has been instrumental in bringing Indian rhythms into the global spotlight.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Ricky Kej</b>, a composer and environmentalist, has won three Grammys, proving that contemporary Indian musicians are making an impact in newer music categories. His fusion of Indian classical sounds with electronic and global elements has resonated with international audiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Several other musicians have also won multiple Grammys, including <b>A.R. Rahman</b>, flutist <b>Rakesh Chaurasia</b>, and record producer <b>PA Deepak</b>, all of whom have won two Grammys each.</p><p><br></p><p>Other Indian artists with one Grammy to their name include:</p><p>- Gulzar (poet-lyricist)</p><p>- Shankar Mahadevan (singer-composer)</p><p>- Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (instrumentalist)</p><p>- Shakti (fusion band with John McLaughlin, L Shankar, Zakir Hussain, and Vikku Vinayakram)</p><p>- Percussionist V Selvaganesh</p><p>- Composer Ganesh Rajagopalan</p><p>- The late audio engineer H Sridhar</p><p>- Singer-songwriter Tanvi Shah</p><p><br></p><p><b>A Celebration of India’s Musical Heritage</b></p><p><br></p><p>With Chandrika Tandon’s Grammy win, the global recognition of Indian music continues to grow. Whether through classical forms, fusion, or contemporary adaptations, Indian musicians are leaving an undeniable imprint on the world stage. Their success is not just a reflection of individual talent but also of the depth and richness of India’s musical heritage.</p><p><br></p><p>As more artists bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, it is clear that India's presence at the Grammys—and in global music—will only strengthen in the years to come.</p><span></div>