A R Rahman's new label to tap musical talent 12th July 2006
10.10 IST
By Agencies
The man who's given some of the most commercially successful music in recent times is all set to "give space to non-mainstream work and less known but immensely talented artists."
Music director A R Rahman isn't revealing much about his new label, except that it will be out by the end of the year and that "jazz and classical music will feature prominently."
But why 'KM'? "It's something auspicious in Islam, a symbol of good luck," says the new look music director whose curly mop is neatly trimmed and combed. "I am just back from a pilgrimage," he explains.
Rahman is equally discreet about an upcoming international collaboration where "he is teaming up with a guitarist of international repute."
After wowing the international audience with 'Bombay Dreams', 'The Lord of the Rings' and the Chinese venture 'Warriors of Heaven and Earth', he is lending music to the sequel of Shekhar Kapur's 'Elizabeth' and a musical 'London Dreams'. Back home Mani Ratnam 's Guru , Shyam Benegal 's 'Chamki Chameli' and the periodical Jodha Akbar are some of the other projects that are keeping him busy.
Rahman, who was recently in New Delhi for a music tune launch, says international productions approach him for his music. "I think it's for my melody, which knows no boundaries." He does admit though that the audience abroad is still niche.
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A R Rahman's new label to tap musical talent
