Known as the "Mozart of Madras," A.R. Rahman is an iconic composer who brought Indian music to the global stage with his Oscar and Grammy-winning score for Slumdog Millionaire. Come celebrate three decades of his groundbreaking discography through a bold, contemporary lens. Experience his timeless hits reimagined through Rini’s signature blend of Indian Classical roots, electronic textures, and progressive jazz-pop.
This show also features virtuoso tabla artist and storyteller Praveen Narayanaswamy who blends Hindustani classical mastery with cross-genre collaborations to transcend cultural boundaries. A dedicated mentor and ambassador, his performances celebrate heritage and innovation, using rhythm to unite diverse global audiences through a shared musical language.

About the Band:

Chennai-born, New Jersey-based singer and violinist Harini “Rini” Raghavan is a pioneer of "Indian Jazztronica," blending her Carnatic roots with global electronic and jazz-pop sensibilities. A 2023 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellow, Rini’s decorated career includes a featured performance on the Grammy-nominated album Shuruaat. She has recorded and performed with global icons like A.R. Rahman, Bill Whelan, and Idan Raichel, headlining prestigious world stages from Lincoln Center to the United Nations General Assembly. Beyond the stage, she is an accomplished composer, notably scoring the Netflix series The Fame Game starring Bollywood legend Madhuri Dixit.
Rini will play with acclaimed Brooklyn based musicians from different countries: Praveen Narayanaswamy on tabla, Maxime Cholley on Drums (France), Andrew Cheng on Guitar (Malaysia) and Marcelo Maccagnan on Bass (Brazil)

6:30pm Doors / 7pm Show. 2 Drink Minimum per person for table service. 21+ ID Required. All Sales Final.

Friday Night Jazz at The Red Pavilion