A.R. Rahman

One of the world’s most prolific film composers, A.R. Rahman is known for bringing Indian classical music together with orchestral arrangements as well as electronic music and sounds from across the globe. Over his 30-year career, that approach has made him a six-time winner of the Indian National Award and a 32-time Filmfare Award winner. In 2008, his score for Slumdog Millionaire brought him to international prominence—and the Oscars, the Grammys, and the Golden Globes, all of whom awarded him statues. Along the way, he’s collaborated with everyone from Mick Jagger and U2 to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and on Sunday, July 24th he’ll be performing live at the Hollywood Bowl.

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