A R Rahman's video for Kamala Harris: ‘More than a musical event’

A R Rahman, the legendary music composer, is making headlines for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November 5 US Presidential elections.

The music icon recently recorded a 30-minute performance video in a show of support to the US Presidential candidate, which is poised to give a big boost to the Democratic presidential campaign ahead of the November 5 general elections.

Th 57-year-old globally renowned Indian composer and musician is the first major international artist from South Asia to have endorsed Kamala Harris.

After AAPI Victory Fund announced that A R Rahman has recorded an exclusive 30-minute performance in support Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, Chairman of the Fund, Shekar Narasimhan said, “With this performance, A R Rahman has added his voice to a chorus of leaders and artists who are standing up for progress and representation in America,” reported PTI.

He added, “This is more than just a musical event, it’s a call to action for our communities to engage and vote for the future we want to see."

Where to watch?

A R Rahman's exclusive performance will be available on AAPI Victory Fund’s YouTube channel and across major South Asian networks, including AVS and TV Asia.

Aiming to galvanise support for Harris-Walz campaign among South Asian voters worldwide, the video recording will be broadcasted on AAPI Victory Fund’s YouTube on October 14 at 5:30 am (October 14 13 at 8:00 pm ET).

The clip features some of A R Rahman’s most beloved songs, interspersed with messages.

According to a press release, the video underscores Kamala Harris’s historic candidacy and commitment to the AAPI community.

In the teaser of 30-minute-clip, A R Rahman alongside Indiaspora Founder M R Rangaswami are seen preparing for the performance.

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