The Grammy Awards 2025 honored music excellence, with Beyoncé making history and Chandrika Tandon winning for ‘Triveni’
Beyoncé clinched the Grammy Award for Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter, marking a significant milestone in her career. Despite holding the record for the most Grammy wins of all time, she has yet to win Album of the Year, a category where Cowboy Carter was also nominated, reported timeso ddnews.gov.com.
Chandrika Tandon’s Grammy victory highlights Indian musical talent on the global stage
Indian-American singer Chandrika Tandon won the Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for Triveni. She shared the award with her collaborators—South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto.
Tandon triumphed over strong contenders, including Ricky Kej (Break of Dawn), Anoushka Shankar (Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn), Ryuich Sakamoto (Opus), and Radhika Vekaria (Warriors of Light). Her victory further solidifies the presence of Indian-origin artists in the international music industry.
A Grammy night filled with performances, tributes, and historic wins
This year’s Grammy ceremony, held in Los Angeles, doubled as a fundraiser for victims of the recent wildfires. Host Trevor Noah acknowledged the impact of the tragedy, emphasizing the city’s role in shaping music history.
The event opened with an all-star performance of I Love LA, featuring John Legend, Brad Paisley, St. Vincent, Brittany Howard, and Altadena-based band Dawes. Billie Eilish and Finneas performed Birds of a Feather, while Sabrina Carpenter won Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet, celebrating with an emotional speech.
In a historic moment, Doechii became the third woman to win Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal. Addressing young Black women, she encouraged them to break barriers and embrace their potential.
The Grammy winners were chosen by the Recording Academy’s 13,000-member panel of industry professionals, ensuring a night that celebrated talent, diversity, and resilience in music.
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