Based: Johannesburg
Wouter Kellerman is a multiple Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, composer and producer, internationally recognised for his distinctive fusion of classical, jazz, African and world music.
A major figure in South Africa’s global music story, Kellerman won his first Grammy Award in 2015 for Winds of Samsara, his collaboration with Indian composer Ricky Kej. He later won the 2023 Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for Mystic Mirror with Kej and Stewart Copeland, and the 2025 Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for Triveni, alongside Chandrika Tandon and Eru Matsumoto.
His international career has included performances at prestigious venues and events around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, as well as appearances in Europe, Asia, Australia and across Africa. His music has brought together artists and traditions from numerous cultures, positioning him as an important ambassador for contemporary South African and world music.
Major Highlights: 3× Grammy Award Winner • Multiple South African Music Award (SAMA) winner • Winds of Samsara — Grammy-winning album • Mystic Mirror — Grammy-winning album • Triveni — Grammy-winning album • Carnegie Hall performer • International touring artist and collaborator
With his extraordinary musicianship and ability to bridge cultures through music, Wouter Kellerman offers an elegant, world-class performance experience suited to prestigious corporate events, gala dinners, international conferences and cultural celebrations.
