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ChandrikaTandon

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We all seek something. I am no exception.

It was in early 2000 in the midst of a very intensive business career that my longing for something beyond became more and more intense...

It was in early 2000 in the midst of a very intensive business career that my longing for something “beyond” became more and more intense. I was a major participant in the world of global finance, with all the trappings of success. Yet, I was tormented by life’s bigger questions – “What is enough?” “Why am I here?” “What is success really?” “What makes me happy?” I longed for the answers, but I did not know what they were or how I would find them.

I was a major participant in the world of global finance, with all the trappings of success. Yet, I was tormented by life’s bigger questions – “What is enough?” “Why am I here?” “What is success really?” “What makes me happy?” I longed for the answers, but I did not know what they were or how I would find them.

In the early stages of this complicated journey, I turned to what I have relied on since childhood – prayer. I also took up music again and realized that the happiest moments of my life involved singing.

Reconnecting with my music opened up doorways to deeper practices like breath work and meditation, opening up profound wisdom within myself.

I went from being a stressed out, type-A executive to a much more multidimensional, lighter being. I made a commitment to intensively serve the world with a purity of purpose that became a guiding principle – my daily mantra.

As I slowly began to experience the light within myself, wondrously it started a journey of seeing and reflecting the light in and all around me. Suddenly, even Peace for everyone does not seem enough. I want the world to be enveloped in abundant blessings – all the time.

In my remaining years, I feel a great urgency to make my corner of this extraordinary planet better in any way I can, and be a happy human being in the process.

It is a challenge, but it gets easier every day...

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CNBC The Brave Ones

Chandrika shares her story in this detailed profile on her journey and career.

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Unbounded With Kenny Werner

With pianist Kenny Werner, take a glimpse into Chandrika’s creative process.

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Song of Beginnings

We ask for grace and blessings to remove obstacles along the way.

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Song of Light

A tribute to the light inside each of us.

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Chandrika shares her story in this detailed profile on her journey and career.

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Song of Beginnings

We ask for grace and blessings to remove obstacles along the way.

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Song of Light

A tribute to the light inside each of us.

Music

Shivoham – The Quest

An oratorio in three movements merging Sanskrit and English text –

Yearning, Searching, Connecting

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Soul March

Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram

A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March

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Soul Call

GRAMMY Nominated

The powerful healing mantra: Om Namo Narayanaya in eight ragas

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Soul Mantra

Om namah shivaya in nine ragas

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Moments

BUSINESS

My vision was to create transformational change and long term impact— it starts at the top.

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MUSIC

Music is what I am. Everything else is what I do— I found myself through music.

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NYU/ TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

It is a privilege to be able to see young lives blossom, radiating power and impact onto the world.

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HONORS

Thank you— Salutations to the many unsung heroes who are grace itself.

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HUMAN FLOURISHING

When we find the light within ourselves, we can begin to create a better planet.

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IN THE BEGINNING

My start was simple, but I am grateful for the unbounded dreams and my journeymen.

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© Chandrika Tandon 2022

Ammu's Treasures Ammu's Treasures

Chandrika & Ammu Ammu's Treasures Cover
coming September 7, 2023 Ammu has a hug for you . . . Ammu has a song for you . . . Ammu's door is always open . . .
Ammu

Ammu is a delicious term of endearment used in many parts of India. Literally, Ammu means happiness. Ammu means sweetness. Ammu means purity. Ammu is what Chandrika's grandchildren call her.

Inspired by constantly singing to her grandchildren, Chandrika Tandon's Ammu's Treasures is a gift of intergenerational love and wisdom, with profound messages for everyday living.

A three-volume omnibus of 35 songs and 21 chants, Ammu's Treasures invites its listeners to reminisce or make new memories with traditional folktunes and familiar popular songs and poems, which were a part of Chandrika's childhood years. These songs speak of faraway places, in different genres and languages, with varied arrangements. They are meant for quiet times, happy times, and any time. This treasury of music also includes ancient Vedic chants set to Indian scales, aimed to soothe and relax.

Adding their incredible artistry to complex arrangements, Ammu's Treasures features many maestros, including Cyro Baptista, Martin Bejerano, Purbayan Chatterjee, Rakesh Chaurasia, Béla Fleck, Eugene Friesen, Maeve Gilchrist, Jamey Haddad, Bobbie Keyes, Howard Levy, Romero Lubambo, Marcus Rojas, Dave Schroeder, Michael WardBergeman, Kenny Werner, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Teese Gohl, Mirek Vana, John Kiehl, Scott Cannizarro, and more. Marc Lumer and Bob Spang contributed their talents to beautiful accompanying lyric videos.

Ammu's Treasures is a hug for the world, a message of Love, Light, Laughter for all ages.

Meet Chandrika Tandon

Chandrika is a Grammy-nominated artist and globally recognized business leader with a stated mission to elevate human happiness through music and education - for economic and emotional well-being.

She has previously released four albums (Shivoham - The Quest, Soul Call, Soul March, Soul Mantra) and conducted numerous benefit concerts on world stages for global peace, meditation, and yoga in schools, focused on the ancient wisdom of India and her own journey. She supports several efforts on human flourishing.

Chandrika chairs the Board of NYU Tandon School of Engineering, named after her generous gift. She is a Trustee of New York University, a Trustee of NYU Langone Health, and a Board member of the NYU Stern School of Business. Chandrika is the recipient of several awards, including the Gallatin Medal, NYU's highest honor, the Walter Nichols Medal for leadership and integrity, and the Polytechnic Medal, recognizing her contribution to science and engineering. She was inducted into the Horatio Alger Society of Great Americans and has received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. She has been profiled on television, radio, and in print, including CNBC's The Brave Ones series.

Soon, visit Ammu's world