A R Rahman announces 'Jai Ho: The Journey Home' Concert World Tour
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 2010

Internationally renowned musician and composer AR Rahman is set to host a press conference on Monday, April 19th 2010 in New York in preparation for his highly anticipated world tour. The "A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour" produced by Deepak Gattani and Rapport Productions, will kick off on June 11th, 2010 in New York at The Nassau Coliseum. Rahman is set to collaborate with creative director Amy Tinkham who is known for creating live musical concerts for a variety of pop-music icons including Madonna, Paul McCartney and Mariah Carey.

Accompanying Rahman will be renowned Indian performers Hariharan, Javed Ali, and Naveen Kumar. He also be performing alongside some of pop music’s most notable musicians including Taku Hirano (Lionel Richie, Fleetwood Mac), and John Beasley (Barbara Streisand, James Brown and Miles Davis).The show will be a unique and thrilling theatrical experience and is confirmed to travel to over 20 major arenas and cities worldwide including The Forum in Los Angeles, The Patriot Center in Washington DC, American Airlines Arena in Dallas as well as Wembley Arena and O2 in London to name a few (proposed tour schedule is listed below).

Rahman's rise to prominence in the west came when he captured the world spotlight last year with his work on the film sc! ore for Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire winning a Golden Globe, two Academy Awards and most recently two Grammy's. As a touring musician, as well as composer, Rahman has long been filling arenas with his elaborate and stunning live performances. Rahman has sold-out international arenas including the prestigious Hollywood Bowl in 2006 and has played for crowds as large as 120,000 in his home country of India. Now, this summer, audiences have a rare opportunity to experience a must-see concert event with "A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour."

Rahman has had several high profile placements and appearances in the last year. He was featured in “The TIME 100: The World’s Most Influential People” as well as Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business.” He appeared on The Oprah Winfrey S! how and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Last November, Rahman was invited to perform at The White House for the first state visit for Prime Minister Singh, hosted by President Barack Obama. Rahman was also featured in the re-make of “We Are The World” alongside Wyclef Jean, Jennifer Hudson, Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion to name a few.

A R Rahman Jai Ho: The Journey Home World Tour Dates

• 11 June 2010, New York Nassau Coliseum
• 12 June 2010, New Jersey Broadwalk Arena
• 13 June 2010, Washington, DC Patriot Center
• 18 June 2010, Chicago Sears Center
• 19 June 2010, Detroit Silver Dome
• 20 June 2010, Toronto Air Canada Center
• 26 June 2010, San Francisco Oracle Arena
• 27 June 2010, Los Angeles Forum
• 30 June 2010, Vancouver PNE
• 3 July 2010 Houston Toyota Center
• 5 July 2010, Dallas American Airlines Arena
• 9 July 2010, Raleigh TBC
• 10 July 2010, Miami TBC
• 11 July 2010 Atlanta TBC
• 16 July 2010, Zurich Hallenstadion
• 17 July 2010, Paris Bercy
• 18 July 2010, Holland Amsterdam Arena
• 23 July 2010 United Kingdom LG Arena
• 24 July 2010, London O2

For information on purchasing tickets visit www.arrahman.com.