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Oxford University's rehearsal room named after Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Thursday, 4 May 2017 at 07:00

A rehearsal room in Oxford University has been named after Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, making him the first South Asian artist to receive the honour.

Carrying forward the legacy of his late uncle, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat is regarded as one of the most respected Pakistani singers in the world. He also won the hearts of many Bollywood fanatics with his soulful voice and has performed numerous concerts across the world. With great pride, Oxford University has decided to name one of its rehearsal rooms after Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Rahat will perform a concert at the university on 25 May. The singer will bring to stage the magic of the 600 year old Qawwali tradition. Oxford University students will be joining him to present original compositions created by Rushil Ranjan, the lead of the band called The Fusion Project.

To show his gratitude Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will be gifting the University Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's harmonium as a token of appreciation.

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