AR Rahman spectacular at Hollywood Bowl

AR Rahman spectacular at Hollywood Bowl

by PREM KISHORE, India Post News Service: Published: 2006-07-03
LOS ANGELES:

PREM KISHORE writes:

Come Saturday, July 16, 7.00 pm, the outdoor, prestigious, Hollywood Bowl summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic will present the world acclaimed Indian icon Allah Rakha Rahman to an ecstatic audience of 18,000 fans.

The physical presence of maestro AR Rahman, an innovative orchestra, distinguished singers, Bhangra dancers, Bollywood movie clips, juxtaposed with guest artistes, exploring dance and musical styles, promises to be a visceral experience, one to be cherished for years to come. The program will be hosted by Tom Schnabel, Program Director of World Music.

The Rahman extravaganza with its arsenal of instruments, synthesisers, guitars, dholaks, keyboards and inspired singing will transcend musical boundaries and will feature Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam, and Madhushree with dancers from Bollywood's Step Dance. The exuberant and inventive group, Musafir from Rajasthan will weave exalted sounds.

Anisha Nagarajan, star of the hit musical Bombay Dreams, will be performing in her inimitable style while Global Rhythms, a 50-piece choir and percussion ensemble, conducted by Ethan Sperry, a former member of the Los Angeles Master Choral will showcase exciting music. The Sher Foundation, the all male dancers. will celebrate the evening with their exuberant Bhangra.