About The Event
A. R. Rahman | Composer and Singer
Love, longing, and a search for the divine are at the core of Sufi ideology, and music is regarded as a way of deepening one's relationship with the creator. In the Indian subcontinent, this finds expression through the genres of ghazal, qawwali, and various regional folk forms, especially from Rajasthan, Punjab, and Sindh. Although mainly performed at Sufi shrines (dargahs), these genres have gained mainstream popularity today. The qawwali is especially regarded as the most accessible musical form leading to a spiritual crescendo.
A. R. Rahman, as he is popularly known, is an internationally renowned composer and singer. Celebrated for his work in Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Hindi, he is a recipient of several prestigious awards and accolades. With an objective to preserve and rejuvenate the spirit of Sufi music, especially the timeless art of qawwali, he has nurtured a dedicated music ensemble at his KM Music Conservatory (KMMC) in Chennai.
Grounded in tradition, his work attempts to introduce contemporary harmonies and other musical arrangements, creating a seamless dialogue between tradition and innovation to evoke spiritual ecstasy, inner peace, and transformative unity.
This will be a rare concert with Rahman taking the stage to present a bouquet of Sufiana compositions. Supported by an ensemble, he will explore the traditional repertoire, including time-honoured qawwalis like Man Kunto Maula and Dama Dum Mast Qalandar, alongside contemporary compositions by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Munna Shaokath. He will also present some of his masterpieces composed for films like Rockstar (Kun Faya Kun) and Jodhaa Akbar (Khwaja Mere Khwaja), among others, taking listeners on a journey of spiritual reflection soaked in mystic ecstasy.
An NCPA Presentation
Age Limit: 6+
Late entry will not be permitted.
