This image was posted on Facebook by A R Rahman
New Delhi:
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman is all set to perform at the United Nations General Assembly to honour legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi on India's 70th Independence Day. The concert preparations are underway.
Rahman shared an Independence Day message for fans with a sneak peek of the concert venue:
Syed Akbaruddin, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, also tweeted:
The Indian mission is gearing up to celebrate India's 70th Independence Day at the UN with the cultural extravaganza featuring Rahman, who is the second Indian artiste after MS Subbulakshmi to perform at the UN.
Through his performance, Rahman will pay homage to Subbulakshmi, the first musician ever to be awarded India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna. Rahman's tribute to MS Subbulakshmi also coincides with the completion of 50 years of her own performance in the UN General Assembly hall.
Rahman shared an Independence Day message for fans with a sneak peek of the concert venue:
Syed Akbaruddin, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, also tweeted:
Practice makes perfect
— Syed Akbaruddin (@AkbaruddinIndia) August 15, 2016
Practice underway for @arrahman's homage to Dr MS Subbulkshmi on #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/Z9QSkR7oMD
Setting the stage.
— Syed Akbaruddin (@AkbaruddinIndia) August 14, 2016
General Assembly Hall @un gets ready for August 15. @arrahman's homage to Dr MS Subbulakshmi pic.twitter.com/7lQ2ZgmGbs
The Indian mission is gearing up to celebrate India's 70th Independence Day at the UN with the cultural extravaganza featuring Rahman, who is the second Indian artiste after MS Subbulakshmi to perform at the UN.
Through his performance, Rahman will pay homage to Subbulakshmi, the first musician ever to be awarded India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna. Rahman's tribute to MS Subbulakshmi also coincides with the completion of 50 years of her own performance in the UN General Assembly hall.
