Economic & emotional empowerment

Chandrika Tandon is a globally recognized business leader, Grammy-nominated artist, and humanitarian. Her stated mission is to elevate human happiness through music and education – working on the dual prongs of emotional and economic well-being.

ABOUT 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.

This album is a collection of global songs for families to sing together, a treasures trove of songs drawn from many countries, in multiple languages, across genres. This collection draws on a timeless repertoire of ancient global wisdom, lovingly created with international musicians expressing their artistry through instruments from around the world.

Ammu’s songs and chants are for happy times, quiet times, or any time. Discover Ammu’s songs – silly songs to make you happy, simple songs for quiet times, magical songs of faraway places and people, sweet songs filled with a bucketful of hugs.

Ammu has a hug for you…

Ammu has a song for you…

Ammu’s door is always open…

Educational Initiatives

Chandrika Tandon’s commitment to education shines through her significant contributions and leadership roles, primarily focusing on economic and emotional empowerment. She champions higher education and accessibility both in the U.S. and India, utilizing her foundation to support various educational initiatives. As Chair of the NYU Tandon Board and Trustee at New York University, her transformative gifts have notably repositioned and enhanced educational facilities and programs, creating impactful opportunities for learning and growth.

New & Noteworthy

19th Annual India Business Conference at Columbia Business School
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Fireside Chat With Inspiring Women Leaders in Music at New World Symphony
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IAAC Literary Festival
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Featured PErformance:

Chandrika Tandon performs America the Beautiful and Vande Mataram at the World Culture Festival (2023)

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