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TRIVENI

GRAMMY® NOMINATED for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album

Triveni, a GRAMMY® Award nominee in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category, is a collaboration between Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, and Eru Matsumoto. The album weaves ancient Vedic chants with melodic flute and resonant cello, creating a reflective soundscape that fosters mindfulness, self-discovery, and connection. This harmonious blend of Indian classical music, New Age ambiance, and global traditions appeals to a wide audience while staying deeply rooted in cultural authenticity.

TRIVENI

GRAMMY® NOMINATED for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album

Triveni, created by Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, and Eru Matsumoto, is a collaboration nominated for the 2025 Grammy® Award in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. 

Reviews for Triveni

“The familiar mantras in soothing soundscapes; the mind submits to the gentle rhythm and flow and finds itself in the music.”
Renuka Methil
Renuka MethilEditor, Forbes Africa
“A masterpiece, which weaves ancient mantras and expressive flute and cello sounds into a transcendent soundscape that bridges cultures, offering a deeply meditative and healing musical journey.”
Sunday Times
“A unique fusion of exquisite craftsmanship and spiritual wisdom.”
Branko Bric
Branko BricEditor-in-chief, Daily Maverick
“The mantras evoke the vibrancy of life. The flute and cello tones and the heartbeat of the songs create a heart-rending resonance to life and lead us effortlessly into a world of dreams and meditation.”
Seiji Nishino, Ph.D.
Seiji Nishino, Ph.D.Professor of Psychiatry and Sleep Researcher, Stanford University
"A beautiful, meditative album that you’ll want to return to again and again. Each listen reveals another gorgeous layer as the soothing sounds from the trio wrap you in a blanket of calm and security that acts as a tonic, smoothing out knots in foreheads. A fantastic piece of work that radiates peace and light.”
Kim Kahan
Kim KahanFeatures writer, Tokyo Weekender

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Triveni Album Trailer

Triveni — the confluence of three — represents the mission Chandrika shares with Wouter Kellerman and Eru Matsumoto to spread healing through music. Watch our new album trailer and join our journey.

Pathway to Light

Performed by Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, & Eru Matsumoto

Behind the Harmony

A conversation on the Healing Journey of TRIVENI

Meet the Musicians Behind Triveni:
A Grammy®-Nominated Album

Meet the Musicians Behind Triveni: A Grammy®-Nominated Album

The artists behind Triveni—Chandrika Tandon (vocals), Wouter Kellerman (flute), and Eru Matsumoto (cello)—bring their unique talents and cultural influences to create a GRAMMY®-nominated album that bridges musical traditions. Their collaboration celebrates the intersection of ancient mantras, global music, and modern arrangements, offering listeners an immersive and contemplative journey.

Chandrika Tandon

Chandrika Tandon, a GRAMMY®-nominated musician, global business leader, and humanitarian, is the driving force behind Triveni’s healing melodies. Known for her unique ability to blend ancient Vedic chants with Indian and Western musical traditions, Chandrika’s mission is to uplift human happiness through music and education. Her five critically acclaimed albums, including the Grammy-nominated Soul Call, showcase her mastery of melding diverse styles into a transformative auditory experience. Chandrika has captivated audiences at iconic venues such as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the World Culture Festivals across Europe and India. As a Trustee of NYU and Langone Health, Chair of NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and a former Lincoln Center board member, her impact spans music, education, and global leadership. Recognized by CNBC's The Brave Ones and numerous awards, Chandrika Tandon’s contributions to arts, science, and humanity make her an influential force in both the creative and corporate worlds.

Wouter Kellerman

Wouter Kellerman, a two-time Grammy® Award-winning flutist, lends his masterful flute melodies to Triveni. Known for his chart-topping album Winds of Samsara and the Grammy®-winning "Bayethe" in 2023 for Best Global Music Performance, Wouter is celebrated for his ability to transcend cultural boundaries through music. His signature style blends technical brilliance with a deep humanitarian spirit, creating music that resonates with warmth and purpose. With nine South African Music Awards (SAMAs), Wouter has performed globally, including sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and high-profile events like the FIFA Soccer World Cup Closing Ceremony, viewed by 700 million people. His achievements earned him an Honorary Doctorate of Art and Design from Tshwane University of Technology. In Triveni, his flute melodies weave together an intricate tapestry of harmony and healing, enriching the album’s narrative of introspection and global connection.

Eru Matsumoto

Eru Matsumoto, a Forbes "30 Under 30" cellist and multimedia artist, contributes her soulful cello performances to Triveni. A Juilliard prodigy, admitted at just 16, Eru’s career spans collaborations with Grammy®-winning artists like Adele, Billie Eilish, and Demi Lovato. Her creative projects, such as "The Sound of Art" and "Beethoven’s X," showcase her innovative approach to integrating immersive technology with classical music. Eru has performed as a soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic, been featured on FOX Morning News, and appeared in a Super Bowl commercial. Her dynamic artistry has led her to deliver TEDx talks and lectures at Harvard, sharing her passion for bridging traditional and modern music. Playing an 1835 Italian cello sponsored by ALAGO ART & STRINGS GMBH, Eru’s rich and therapeutic tones are a cornerstone of Triveni’s healing soundscape, amplifying the album’s message of unity and introspection.

Behind the Scenes

Healing Through Harmony: A New Music Project

Three dynamic musicians from diverse backgrounds have united to create a healing musical experience, blending ancient mantras with the soothing sounds of flute and cello. Their mission is to explore their cultural roots, find common ground, and build bridges between their varied experiences, spreading healing energy globally.

The Power of Voice and Instruments: The human voice is our oldest form of expression, while flutes, as the oldest known instruments, have evolved alongside language to articulate what words sometimes cannot. The cello, with its ability to produce frequencies as low as 150 Hz, provides a therapeutic resonance. Together, these instruments create a unique healing soundscape.

Music as a Healing Force: While the instinctive understanding of music’s healing power is widespread, scientific research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms behind it. This project serves as a basis for studies on music’s effects on stem cell differentiation, cellular metabolism, and gene regulation via epigenetic mechanisms.

A Long-Term Vision: This project marks the beginning of a long-term quest for healing through music. By combining their talents and cultural insights, these musicians aim to harness the therapeutic potential of music and share its benefits with the world.

Album Tracks

Released on August 30, 2024, each of the seven tracks on Triveni tells its own story while contributing to the album’s overarching theme of healing resonance.
  • Pathway to Light – 05:12
  • Chant in A – 06:38
  • Journey Within – 07:03
  • Aether’s Serenade – 05:58
  • Ancient Moon – 04:50
  • Open Sky – 05:56
  • Seeking Shakti – 07:21

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