A.R. Rahman

Sat 16 Jan 2010 ,

Music

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First published on 4 Nov 2009. Updated on 5 Apr 2011.

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Two-time Oscar winner AR Rahman, the genius composer behind the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, is bringing his incredible sound to the Sydney stage with a free outdoor concert at Parramatta Park as part of the 2010 Sydney Festival.

The Indian superstar, an undisputed superstar of contemporary music with CD sales in excess of 100 million (plus another 200 million on cassette!) will perform with 40 musicians and Bollywood dancers, engaging the audience in a sonic smorgasbord never before seen this side of Rajasthan.

"AR Rahman deservedly enjoys national hero status in India," said Sydney Festival Director Lindy Hume. "He is recognised globally as a truly inspirational and multidimensional artist. Rahman’s music – embracing Indian, Western and Asian influences – connects with hearts and minds all over the world.”

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