For those of you in the US (and elsewhere!) http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/12/webcast-ar-rahman.html
NEWSMAKER CHAT: A.R. Rahman, the biggest name in Indian music RahmanMonday, Dec. 8, 2008 Noon-1:30 pm NY time 9 am-10:30 am LA time (that's where he'll be calling in from) Local time around the world: http://snurl.com/7biou He will be with us for the first hour; we'll discuss his work and career after he leaves us Listen live or to a recording: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/08/AR-Rahman (you can go and set an e-mail reminder for yourself) or listen live via your phone by dialing this NYC number +1-347-324-5991 A.R. Rahman is one of the most important figures in world music today and is one of the 25 top-selling recording artists of all time worldwide. His work on the soundtrack of "Slumdog Millionaire" has helped propel the attention the movie has been getting (including this week's prize as "Best Film" by the National Board of Review, the first prize of the U.S. awards season; and several British prizes) More on him http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._R._Rahman Co-hosting are two SAJA board members and arts writers: Aseem Chhabra (NYC), Aparita Bhandari (Toronto) You can ask your questions via phone or the live chatroom or post them below in the comments section, please. We will read our questions and comments to Rahman during the show. You can also e-mail saja[at]columbia.edu (subject line = webcast) More on "Slumdog Millionaire, including the soundtrack": http://www.foxsearchlight.com/slumdogmillionaire/ Press contact for the movie and soundtrack: Gitesh Pandya <gpandya[at]boxofficeguru.com>