Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – the Headline Artist for the 10th Anniversary of the Lebara Mobile Asian Music Awards!

The Lebara Mobile Asian Music Awards (AMA) is delighted to announce an exclusive headline performance from award-winning Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at its 10th anniversary event, which takes place at Wembley Arena on Thursday, 25 October, 2012.

The AMAs will mark this landmark occasion with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan performing his most best loved hits in an exclusive opening and closing show.

One of the most successful South Asian music artists of the year, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s appearance at the awards will be his only live performance in the capital in 2012. Fans will be able to watch the star perform his array of hits such as “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain,” “Tere Bina” and the unforgettable “Teri Meri.”

The star, who was trained in the art of classical music by his uncle, the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, will showcase his Bollywood hits as well as revisiting his Qawwali roots in a special performance with his full live band.

Abs Shaid, CEO and Founder of the AMAs says:

“This year’s awards show is gearing up to be the biggest AMA event to date. To mark our 10 years we have moved to one of the greatest music venues in the world, we have launched our Nokia Unsigned talent search for the young stars of the future and we are now proud to announce our headline act – a South Asian music star with immense international pedigree. The AMAs and Lebara Mobile are honoured to have Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at this momentous event.”

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Baroness Warsi meets Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Baroness Warsi joined thousands of fans of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at a concert in Birmingham.

Baroness Warsi said: “Rahat’s popularity in Britain demonstrates the close links between Britain and Pakistan. Everyone knows about our shared love for cricket, but our shared appreciation for the arts – including music like Rahat’s – is growing fast.”

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Baroness Warsi joined thousands of fans of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at a concert in Birmingham during his UK/Europe Tour, 2012.