Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform in SA in July

Iconic Pakistani artist, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, has confirmed two shows in Durban and Johannesburg this July as part of his much-anticipated brand new world tour, Me, Myself & I.  In a first for this musical maestro and international award-winning artist, Rahat will be performing a special 3-segment concert that brings a unique fusion of musical brilliance on the 13^th July at the Durban ICC and the 14^th July at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

“I am especially proud and excited to be bringing this new tour to South Africa.  Me, Myself & I is entirely different to my previous tours.  This show is different and fresh and my fans will experience three types of music genres in one concert,” comments Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Me, myself & I is guaranteed to be a sound & production sensation that will include an unplugged session with an array of talented young musicians and the soulful vocals of the maestro; RFAK’s hit Bollywood songs including Dehkte Dehkte, Tere Bin from Simba, Rashke Qama, Nit Khair Mange and more hits from his past three decades; and an incredible musical journey with Rahat’s mesmerising and soulful Qawwali hits.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been mesmerising audiences around the globe for over three decades.  As one of the most popular Bollywood playback singers, he has released over 50 title tracks for TV serials, over 100 film songs and has released dozens of original chart-topping hits.

Having grown up in a musical family in Pakistan with a musical legacy that spans over 6 centuries and whose hearts and souls are embedded in musical tradition – Rahat Khan is well-known for his Qawwali music (explosive devotional music of the Sufis of Pakistan and the Indian sub-continent) and also performs ghazals and other light music.

“We’ve already seen some of the best in Bollywood on our stages this year and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is no exception!  We are excited to have him return to South Africa and showcase yet again why he is undoubtedly one of the greatest music legends of our time,” comments Osman Osman, MD of Blu Blood, who are synonymous for bringing world-class Bollywood entertainment to Africa’s stages.

His music has captured the imaginations of listeners as far as the West, with Khan contributing to the soundtrack of the 1995 Hollywood blockbuster, Dead Man Walking.  He also worked on the soundtrack of The Four Feathers, in collaboration with American composer, James Horner.  In 2011, his vocals were featured on the soundtrack of Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto and he has performed and collaborated with top names in the industry including The Beastie Boys, Pearl Jam, Bono and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.   He has performed in the likes of New York, Los Angeles, Spain, Canada, Belgium and Tibet.

 Rahat carries a message of love, peace and spiritualism through his music.  Don’t miss Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the Durban ICC on 13 July and Centre Court, Emperors Palace, Johannesburg on 14 July 2019.

Tickets from R300, available through Computicket online and retail outlets and Johannesburg tickets are available at Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1297/1213 or visit www.emperorspalace.com.  The show is family friendly.  Durban show starts at 20h00 (doors open at 19h30) and Johannesburg show starts at 18h00 (doors open at 17h30).

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