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Pix: Taking on the world, Rahman-style!

Last updated on: March 23, 2010 18:48 IST

Image: A R Rahman

Oscar and Grammy-winning Indian composer, A R Rahman, will embark on a highly anticipated tour -- the "A.R. Rahman Jai Ho concert: The Journey Home World Tour", produced by Deepak Gattani from Rapport Productions.

The concert will kick start from June 11 in New York and travel to over 20 major arenas and cities worldwide.

Taking on the world, Rahman-style!

Image: A R Rahman

Well-known choreographer-director Amy Tinkham, who has worked on the live musical concerts for pop icons like Paul McCartney, Madonna, Britney Spears, Dixie Chicks and Motley Crue, has teamed up for the the concert.

 

Taking on the world, Rahman-style!

Image: A R Rahman

The live concert will be a theatrical experience that will blend in new technologies with powerful dance arrangements and acrobatics.

It will feature changing sets, large images and a spectacular cast of musicians and dancers from across the globe.

 

Taking on the world, Rahman-style!

Image: A R Rahman

During this period, he will have live concerts in USA, Canada, Netherlands, France, Norway and UK, covering the cities of New York, Atlantic City, Washington DC, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Amsterdam, Paris, Oslo, Manchester and London.

More concerts of this world tour will be announced soon.