AR Rahman to perform at UN in homage to MS Subbulakshmi on India’s 70th Independence Day,” the tweet read. The United Nations will soon reverberate with the music of Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman who will perform at the UN in August to pay homage to legendary vocalist M S Subbulakshmi on India’s Independence Day. The gala musical evening also coincides with the completion of 50 years of Subbulakshmi’s performance in the General Assembly hall in 1966. Watch: AR Rahman makes music out of thin airThe concert aims to commemorate the birth centenary of the legendary Carnatic music vocalist and Bharat Ratna awardee. Rahman will perform on August 15 in the UN General Assembly, the iconic hall from where global leaders address the world and legendary performers enthral an international audience.

Source: Hindustan Times July 30, 2016 05:03 UTC