The South African flutist and composer collected his third GRAMMY® Award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for his album Triveni, taking home the honor in the category of Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album.
The album, which is a powerful collaboration with Indian vocalist Chandrika Tandon and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto, seamlessly blends elements of new age, chant and world music to create a transcendent experience for listeners.
Triveni is a profound journey for the mind, body and spirit.
In 2015 Dr Kellerman won for Winds of Samsara, followed by Bayethe in 2023 and now Treveni in 2025.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this recognition,” said Dr Kellerman during his acceptance speech.
“Triveni is a reflection of our belief in the power of music to heal and unite. I want to thank Chandrika, Eru and all the musicians involved, as well as my incredible team.
This award is a testament to the shared vision of creating music that transcends the ordinary and connects us all at a deeper level,” says former mining engineer.
As part of his mission to work with and uplift children, Kellerman collaborated with the famous Ndlovu Youth Choir from Limpopo province, in 2018.
Dr Kellerman also sponsored the living expenses of 10 children in the SOS Childrens’ Village in Ennerdale, for the past 20 years and has also financed the building of a house in the SOS Children’s Village in Rustenburg.
For his continued efforts in helping give these children a better life, Dr Kellerman was nominated by the SOS Childrens’ Villages for the 2007 Inyathelo Special Recognition Award for Philanthropy.
He continues to facilitate the teaching of young dance and music students.
Dr Kellerman provided the seed funding for the Keiskamma Music Academy in the Eastern Cape, founded by fellow flautist, Helen Vosloo.
Continues to work closely and performs regularly with the charity 67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela.
The South African pied piper, was awarded the Doctor of Arts and Design (honoris causa) by the Faculty of Arts and Design at TUT, on 17 October 2024.
Image supplied (SA’s Dr Wouter Kellerman, honoured with third Grammy during the awards ceremony in early February 2025. He’s seen with his team).
