AR Rahman performs in Abu Dhabi, unveils his new song

Music legend AR Rahman attended the UAEs 52nd National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi and unveiled a song of hope On the special occasion AR Rahman and a 52member allfemale Firdaus Orchestra paid a special tribute to UAEs founding Father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at a hospital in Abu DhabiAt the event which brought together patients healthcare professionals and esteemed dignitaries Rahman announced his forthcoming song born from a collaborative effort with Indian entrepreneur Dr Shamsheer Vayalil and Abu Dhabibased Burjeel HoldingsSpeaking at the event Rahman said The idea is to create a song of hope This is a song to honor everyone who is selflessly working The world needs hope today I hope the song brings peace understanding and joy My prayers to all the people who need to get healed in this hospitalA groundbreaking ensemble comprising the Firdaus Orchestra and 50 others echoed through the corridors of the hospital during an event titled Singing for the Children of Zayed The event paid homage to the teachings of the UAEs Founding Father Sheikh Zayed who spoke about the children of the future being the strength of the countryAfter a powerful rendition of the UAE National Anthem the musicians performed a specially curated list of songs including Danse Baroque Flamenco Ourzazate Ecstasy of Gold and Spirit of RangeelaDr Shamsheer Vayalil Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings shared his reflections He said Today on the 52nd National Day of the UAE I want to thank AR Rahman and the Firdaus Orchestra The collaboration is a remembrance of the teachings of His Highness Sheikh Zayed talking about children of the future who are the strength of this great countryAs the final notes echoed through the transformed spaces of Burjeel Medical City Singing for the Children of Zayed left an indelible mark on the audience exemplifying the enduring power of music to unite and uplift spirits Meanwhile the multifaceted musical talent composed his first music for the Mani Ratnam directorial Roja and since then there has been no looking back for himIn a career spanning almost three decades the global icon has two Academy Awards a BAFTA Award two Grammy Awards six National Film Awards a Golden Globe and 15 Filmfare Awards to his creditThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever