“AR Rahman adds his voice to the group of leaders and artists who stand up for progress and representation in America,” said the president of the AAPI Victory Fund. , Photo courtesy: PTI
Legendary musician AR Rahman has recorded a 30-minute performance video in support of the Vice President kamala harrisWhich is expected to give a big boost to his presidential election campaign. General elections on 5 November,
Rahman, 57, is the first major international artist from Southeast Asia to endorse Ms Harris, who is of mixed Indian and African descent.
Shekhar Narasimhan, president of the AAPI Victory Fund, said, “With this performance, AR Rahman adds his voice to the chorus of leaders and artists who stand up for progress and representation in America.”
“This is more than just a concert; This is a call to action for our communities to engage and vote for the future we want to see,” he said after announcing the AAPI Victory Fund. Globally renowned Indian musician and composer Rahman joined in support. A special 30-minute performance is recorded. About Ms. Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign.
“This powerful endorsement from one of the most respected voices of the South Asian community underscores the important role of AAPI voters in this election and the growing momentum behind the Harris-Walz ticket,” the AAPI Victory Fund said.
The special performance will also be broadcast on AAPI Victory Fund’s YouTube as well as major South Asian networks AVS And tv asiaAs part of a strategic effort to garner support for Kamala Harris among South Asian voters around the world.
It will be broadcast on AAPI Victory Fund’s YouTube on Monday (October 14, 2024) at 5.30 am IST (October 13, 2024 at 8 pm ET).
The 30-minute show will include some of Rahman’s best-loved songs, along with messages highlighting Ms. Harris’ historic candidacy and commitment to the AAPI community, a media release said.
AAPI Victory Fund has also released a teaser video on YouTube in which AR Rahman is seen preparing to perform with Indiaspora founder MR Rangaswami.
published – October 12, 2024 09:52 am IST