A.R. Rahman launches a new cultural project to innovate today's youth: A.R. Rahman, on his 53rd birthday yesterday, January 6, launched a new collaborative project Tha Futures. It is a cultural project to celebrate and curate the sounds of Tamil Nadu and especially Chennai. The Mozart of Madras speaking to the Press after the launch said Ta Futures would create energy to revolutionize the way people hear about Chennai and Tamil Nadu.
A.R. Rahman, in his music studio at Ayyakandigai in Tiruvallur district near Chennai, launched the new collaborative and cultural project with many prominent people. Its mission is to take the Tamil Nadu and Chennai culture throughout the world in music form. Film producer Bharat Bala and renowned composer with innovative music technology Rod Machover will be collaborating with Rahman for this cultural project. Famous art director Thotta Tharani painted the Ta Futures logo. Many artists, including children, participated in the Ta Futures launch function. LEAP Boundary Breakers children sang on the stage led by Srinivas Krishnan.
Speaking to the Press after the launch, Oscar winner Rahman said about the program including