Rahman to make music lovers in US groove with `Jai Ho` concert

Lalit K Jha
Washington, Jun 10 (PTI) Grammy-winning maestro A R
Rahman is all set to enthrall music lovers across the US, with
a fusion of Hollywood-Bollywood music and hopes to attract new
audience this time.
The 44-year-old musical genius, popularly known as the
'Mozart of Madras' said that normally he gets a mixed South
Asian audience.
"Because of the success of 'Slumdog Millionaire,'
we're hoping at least a percentage of the audience will be
new," Rahman said at the preview of the event.
The 45-day world tour titled "AR Rahman Jai Ho
Concert: The Journey Home World Tour" will kick off in New
York on Friday.
The 150-minute concert has been created in such a way
to reflect the career growth of Rahman from 'Roja' to his
latest hit 'Slumdog Millionaire' and will also include songs
from 'Laagan', 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na', 'Dil Se', and 'Rang De
Basanti', among others.
From the Big Apple, it will move to New Jersey,
Washington DC, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Raleigh and Atlanta; after which it travels to other world
cities in Canada, France, Switzerland, Holland and Britain.
"We tried to pick out songs that would be universally
appealing, to mix together elements in ways that have never
been done before. It's very exciting," Rahman said.
The tour is internationally produced by Deepak Gattani
and Rapport Productions.
"From the myths of rural India to the colours of the
festivities, the rhythm and beats of the urban culture, this
musical concert will have it all," said Gattani.
"It will be a blend of the East and West, from
Bharatnatyam to pop and tap dance," said Amy Tinkham creative,
director of the concert.
The 150-minute show will be a theatrical experience
that will blend new technologies with powerful dance
arrangements and acrobatics. (MORE) PTI