Rahman Wants to Use Music to Unite
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 AR Rahman, who after doing India proud with his double victory at
both the Oscars and the Grammies, is set to promote love and unity
through his music because it his belief that Islam has been hijacked by
extremists.
Allah Rakha (AR) Rahman, who was earlier called Dileep Kumar,
expressed that Islam had a rich musical tradition. He reveals that Islam
appealed to him because it was a religion based on unconditional love
and a belief in one God and one love. He admits to being specifically
drawn to Sufism.
The 44-year-old musician clarified that Islam doesn’t forbid music,
as contrary to what fundamentalists popularize. He states that he never
skips prayers as it is his reprieve from tension and it gives him hope
that God is with him. He wants to work to create music that will bring
people together.
Some of his best-known works like the soundtrack from Slumdog
Millionaire, Elizabeth: the Golden Age, the hit musical Bollywood
Dreams, and some of his landmark Indian films, such as Lagaan and Jaane
Tu Ya Jaane Na willl be performed at The London Philharmonic. His
concert next week is part of his mission to unite people through music.
Sampurn Wire
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