A.R Rahman in hunt for singers to share stage with him

Chennai Nov 20 (IANS) Double Oscar-winning composer A.R Rahman is on a hunt for singers from Tamil Nadu who can sing with him on stage. He feels that there is huge talent in the state who never got a platform.

Rahman launched "7Up Tamizh Naattin Kural" a state-wide voice hunt that promises to be a celebration of the spirit and vibrant talent of Tamil Nadu.

"There are so many amazing singers in Tamil Nadu who haven t got a chance to showcase their talent yet and I would like to see them. 7Up Thamizh Naattin Kural is a platform that will facilitate this and provide an opportunity for sharing thoughts and insights " Rahman told IANS

"I m looking forward to finding seven new voices through this hunt who will join me on stage at my next concert in Chennai " he added.

7Up is running an extensive media campaign across radio TV and outdoor mediums featuring A.R Rahman.

Elaborating on the new campaign Vipul Prakash Senior Vice President - Beverage Category PepsiCo India said: "‘7Up Thamizh Naattin Kural is our way of saluting Tamil Nadu s rich and vibrant talent and we are honoured to partner with musical genius A.R Rahman for this initiative. Music is a remarkable unifier and through this campaign we look forward to bringing together talented young voices with a chance to sing with the legendary music maestro."

--IANS
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