A.R. Rahman’s live concert to support Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy

Oscar-winning Indian composer’s support marks yet another high-profile endorsement for the Indian American presidential candidate

Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman is set to perform at a live concert in support of Indian American Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy for President of the United States.

The event, organized by the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Victory Fund, was announced on Friday and will feature Rahman’s music streamed live to homes worldwide.

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The AAPI Victory Fund, a political action committee, “empowering the 24 million-strong Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to realize their power,” has endorsed Vice President Harris.

In a post shared on social media, the group announced the concert, inviting audiences to join the renowned composer in celebrating this milestone for Indian American political representation.

“COMING SOON: A Very Special Evening with A. R. RAHMAN! Join @arrahman to celebrate the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris for President with a world-class live music concert streamed straight to your home. Sign up to see #ARRahman at tinyurl.com/arrahmanlive,” it posted on X.

“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,” said Shekar Narasimhan, Chairman of AAPI Victory Fund. “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.”

While the date of the concert has not been announced, interested attendees can sign up for updates through the AAPI Victory Fund’s social media platforms.

Rahman, an Indian citizen, is known globally for his contributions to Indian and international cinema, including his award-winning soundtrack for Slumdog Millionaire.

This marks yet another high-profile endorsement for Kamala Harris, who has garnered support from major artists and celebrities. From musicians like Beyonce, who contributed significantly to Harris’ campaign and allowed her to use the hit song “Freedom” as a theme, to singers like Carole King and Taylor Swift, Hollywood’s biggest names have rallied behind the vice president.

The AAPI Victory Fund, which first hosted a Democratic Presidential Forum for the AAPI community in 2019, has played a key role in promoting Kamala Harris’ candidacy. Besides endorsing Harris for President, the organisation supports AAPI candidates running for Congress and other statewide offices.