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Chandrika Tandon won the Grammy Award for the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for ‘Triveni’ at the 67th Grammy Awards (Feb 2, 2025, Los Angeles).

Album Theme: Healing, inner peace, and meditation using ancient Sanskrit mantras and instrumental fusion 

Overview of the Grammy Awards 

• Introduction: The Grammy Awards, established in 1959, are prestigious accolades presented annually by the Recording Academy to honor excellence in the music industry. 
• Categories of Awards: There are numerous categories covering genres like pop, rock, classical, jazz, and hip hop. Major awards include Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. 
• Voting Process: The winners are determined through a voting process conducted by members of the Recording Academy, which includes musicians, producers, and recording engineers. 
• Special Awards: Apart from competitive categories, honorary awards like the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Trustees Award recognize outstanding contributions to music.