The
world-renowned ‘King of Sufi Music’ Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will perform at
the Treasure Island Ballroom May 31 at 8:30 p.m.
Ustad
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is part of a family deeply rooted in musical tradition. He
was trained by his uncle Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the art of classical
music and Qawwali – a form of Sufi music popular in South Asia. He began
performing at the age of three for his family and made his first public
performance at the age of 9 during the death anniversary of his grandfather.
Ustad
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan performed solo songs while touring the United Kingdom with
his uncle in 1985, and he debuted as a playback singer in the movie “Paap” in
2004. Recently, he recorded songs for his native Pakistan and songs for
Bollywood films.
In
collaboration with his uncle, he worked with Eddie Vedder of the rock band
Pearl Jam on the soundtrack of the 1995 film “Dead Man Walking.” In 2002, Ali
Khan worked on the soundtrack for “The Four Feathers” and was a guest on The
Derek Trucks Band’s song “Maki Madni.” His vocals were featured on the
soundtrack of “Apocalypto” in 2011.
In
2012, he won “Best Music Talent in a Film” at the London Asian Film Festival
for the song “Koi Dil Mein” from the film “Tamanna.”
Tickets
are available starting at $100, plus tax and handling fees, and can be
purchased online at www.desiclub.com.
About
Treasure Island
Treasure
Island on the Las Vegas Strip is a privately owned hotel and casino and stands
alone as the only major Strip property to claim that unique market position.
Boasting nearly 3,000 guest rooms, Treasure Island is a world-class destination
for headline entertainment, the enchanting Sirens of TI nightly outdoor show
and Mystère, the classic Cirque du Soleil performance that combines the
powerful athleticism, high-energy acrobatics and inspiring imagery that have
become the company’s hallmark. Upscale and casual dining choices, hip
nightspots and indulgent spa and shopping experiences further complement the
one-of-a-kind Treasure Island guest experience. For information visit
www.treasureisland.com, www.facebook.com/TIvegas or follow the property
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