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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 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.
Triveni represents the sacred convergence of diverse musical styles, creating a peaceful tapestry of sound that encourages introspection and meditation. Each track serves as a river, flowing into the next, inviting you to the journey within.
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“The familiar mantras in soothing soundscapes; the mind submits to the gentle rhythm and flow and finds itself in the music.”
— Renuka Methil, Editor - Forbes Africa
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“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
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“A unique fusion of exquisite craftsmanship and spiritual wisdom.”
— Branko Bric, Editor-in-chief - Daily Maverick
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“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., Professor of Psychiatry and Sleep Researcher - Stanford University
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"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, Features writer, Tokyo Weekender
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Wouter Kellerman, a globe-trotting South African flutist, composer, producer and philanthropist, is a three-time GRAMMY® Award winner. His album Winds of Samsara topped the World Music Billboard charts, and his song Bayethe earned the 2023 GRAMMY® for Best Global Music Performance. In 2025, he won his third GRAMMY® in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for his collaborative album - Triveni, further cementing his status as a leading force in global music. With nine South African Music Awards (SAMAs) to his name, he has captivated audiences worldwide, including performances in Berlin, Shanghai, Delhi, Sydney, three sold-out Carnegie Hall concerts and the FIFA Soccer World Cup Closing Ceremony for 700 million viewers. In recognition of his cultural and global impact, Tshwane University of Technology awarded him an Honorary Doctorate of Art and Design. Kellerman’s music transcends borders, blending warmth, technical mastery and humanitarian spirit.
A multimedia artist and cellist recognized in Forbes' "30 Under 30," Eru Matsumoto integrates immersive technology into her performances. She won a GRAMMY for Triveni and has been a soloist on Demi Lovato's GRAMMY-nominated album and Danae Vlasse’s GRAMMY-winning album.
Admitted to Juilliard at the age of 16, Eru has performed with the Tokyo Philharmonic, appeared on FOX Morning News, and featured in a Super Bowl commercial. She collaborates with top artists like Adele and Billie Eilish and has given TEDx talks and lectures at Harvard. Her notable projects include The Sound of Art and Beethoven’s X. Eru plays an 1835 Italian cello sponsored by ALAGO ART & STRINGS GMBH.
A GRAMMY-winning musician, global business leader and humanitarian, Chandrika Tandon’s mission is to elevate human happiness through music and education. In five albums, she draws on ancient healing Vedic chants and melds them with Indian and western music.
Chandrika has performed for thousands at Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and World Culture Festivals in Europe and India. A Trustee of NYU and Langone Health, Chair of NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and a former board member of Lincoln Center, she has been profiled in print and television, including CNBCʼs The Brave Ones. Chandrika has received multiple awards for her leadership accomplishments as well her contribution to arts and science.
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Produced by: Wouter Kellerman, Wessel van Rensburg & Mauritz Lotz
Co-produced by: Chandrika Tandon, Eru Matsumoto, Tholsi Pillay
Mixed and mastered by: Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
‘Sound Medicine’ conceptualized by and further research led by Eru Matsumoto
CD Cover Design by: Abhinay Soni
Art Direction by: Tholsi Pillay
Photos by: Daniel Black
1. Pathway to Light
Song Title: Pathway to Light
Artists: Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto, Chandrika Tandon
Composed by: Wessel van Rensburg, Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz, Eru Matsumoto
Arranged by: Wessel van Rensburg
Produced by: Wessel van Rensburg, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz
Published by: Soul Chants Music, Kellerman Music, Sheer Music, MCJP inc.
Vocals: Chandrika Tandon
Flute and Bass Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Cello: Eru Matsumoto
Programming: Wessel van Rensburg
Additional Programming: Mauritz Lotz
Vocal recorded by Scott Cannizzaro at Soundtrack New York in New York, NY.
Vocal mixing by Scott Cannizzaro and Anthony Gallo
Flutes Recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Cello recorded by Matthew Snyder at Allegro Recordings in Los Angeles
Mixed and mastered by Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
2. Chant in A
Song Title: Chant in A
Artists: Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto, Chandrika Tandon
Composed by: Wessel van Rensburg, Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz, Eru Matsumoto
Arranged by: Wessel van Rensburg
Produced by: Wessel van Rensburg, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz
Published by: Soul Chants Music, Kellerman Music, Sheer Music, MCJP inc.
Flute and Bass Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Cello: Eru Matsumoto
Lead Vocals: Chandrika Tandon
Piano: Wessel van Rensburg
Programming: Wessel van Rensburg
Lead Vocals recorded by Anthony Gallo at Virtue and Vice Studios in Brooklyn, NY
Flutes Recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Cello recorded by Eru Matsumoto at Studio ERU in Los Angeles
Mixed and mastered by Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
3. Journey Within
Song Title: Journey Within
Artists: Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto, Chandrika Tandon,
Composed by: Wessel van Rensburg, Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz, Eru Matsumoto
Arranged by: Wessel van Rensburg
Produced by: Wessel van Rensburg, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz, JB Arthur
Published by: Soul Chants Music, Kellerman Music, Sheer Music, MCJP inc.
Flute and Bass Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Cello: Eru Matsumoto
Lead Vocals: Chandrika Tandon
Programming: Wessel van Rensburg
Additional Programming: Mauritz Lotz
African Vocalists: Zamasina Jantjie, Gugulethu Sibaya, Sipho Mhlanga, Banzai Makhubu African Vocals produced and arranged by JB Arthur
Lead Vocals recorded by Anthony Gallo at Virtue and Vice Studios in Brooklyn, NY
Flutes Recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Cello recorded by Eru Matsumoto at Studio ERU in Los Angeles
African Vocals Recorded by JB Arthur at The Loft Recorders, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mixed and mastered by Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
4. Aether’s Serenade
Song Title: Aether’s Serenade
Artists: Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto
Composed by: Mauritz Lotz, Wouter Kellerman, Wessel van Rensburg, Eru Matsumoto, Chandrika Tandon
Arranged by: Mauritz Lotz
Produced by: Mauritz Lotz, Wouter Kellerman, Wessel van Rensburg
Published by: Soul Chants Music, Kellerman Music, Sheer Music, MCJP inc.
Flute, Contrabass Flute, Bansuri, Fife: Wouter Kellerman
Cello: Eru Matsumoto
Guitar: Mauritz Lotz
Programming: Mauritz Lotz
Flutes Recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Cello recorded by Eru Matsumoto at Studio ERU in Los Angeles
Guitar was recorded by Peter Pearlson at Metamorphic Studios in Cape Town, South Africa
Mixed and mastered by Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
5. Ancient Moon
Song Title: Ancient Moon
Artists: Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto, Chandrika Tandon,
Composed by: Wessel van Rensburg, Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz, Eru Matsumoto
Arranged by: Wessel van Rensburg
Produced by: Wessel van Rensburg, Wouter Kellerman, Mauritz Lotz
Published by: Soul Chants Music, Kellerman Music, Sheer Music, MCJP inc.
Lead Vocals: Chandrika Tandon
Flute and Fife: Wouter Kellerman
Cello: Eru Matsumoto
African Backing Vocals: Mauritz Lotz
Programming: Wessel van Rensburg
Additional Programming: Mauritz Lotz
Lead Vocals recorded by Anthony Gallo at Virtue and Vice Studios in Brooklyn, NY
Flutes Recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Cello recorded by Eru Matsumoto at Studio ERU in Los Angeles
African Vocals Recorded by Mauritz Lotz at ML Production Studios, Cape Town, South Africa
Mixed and mastered by Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
6. Open Sky feat. Opium Moon
Song Title: Open Sky
Artists: Wouter Kellerman & Eru Matsumoto, featuring Opium Moon
Composed by: Wouter Kellerman, Hamid Saeidi, Lili Haydn, Itai Disraeli, M.B. Gordy
Arranged by: Wouter Kellerman, Hamid Saeidi, Lili Haydn, Itai Disraeli, M.B. Gordy, Mauritz Lotz, JB Arthur
Produced by: Wouter Kellerman, Lili Haydn
Published by: Kellerman Music, LiliLand Music SESAC, Dizbiz Music ASCAP, Hamid
Saeidi Music BMI, Riotdrum Music ASCAP
Flute, Bass Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Cello: Eru Matsumoto
Violin: Lili Haydn
Santoor: Hamid Saedi
Bass: Itai Disraeli
Percussion: M.B. Gordy
Programming: Mauritz Lotz
Flutes Recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Cello recorded by Eru Matsumoto at Studio ERU in Los Angeles
Opium Moon recorded by Lucas Fehring at Riot Drum Studios, and by Lili Haydn at LiliLand Studios in Los Angeles
Mixed and mastered by Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
7. Seeking Shakti
Song Title: Seeking Shakti
Artists: Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto, Chandrika Tandon,
Composed by: Mauritz Lotz, Chandrika Tandon, Wouter Kellerman, Wessel van Rensburg, Eru Matsumoto
Arranged by: Mauritz Lotz
Produced by: Mauritz Lotz, Wouter Kellerman, Wessel van Rensburg, JB Arthur
Published by: Soul Chants Music, Kellerman Music, Sheer Music, MCJP inc.
Flute, Alto flute, Bass Flute and Contrabass Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Cello: Eru Matsumoto
Lead Vocals: Chandrika Tandon
Programming: Mauritz Lotz
Additional Piano: Wessel van Rensburg
African Vocalists: Zamasina Jantjie, Gugulethu Sibaya, Sipho Mhlanga, Banzai Makhubu
African Vocals produced and arranged by JB ArthurLead Vocals recorded by Anthony Gallo at Virtue and Vice Studios in Brooklyn, NY
Flutes Recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Cello recorded by Deon Lee in Los Angeles
African Vocals Recorded by JB Arthur at The Loft Recorders, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mixed and mastered by Bill Hare at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, California, USA
