Oxford to confer honorary degree to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is being awarded with this degree for his contributions in the field of music
(Web Desk) – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan loved by millions around the world will be honored with an honorary degree by the University of Oxford on June 26.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is being awarded with this degree in recognition of his contributions in the field of music.
According to media reports, University of Oxford highly regards the music maestro Rahat, belonging to a family, that has contributed immensely towards the sufi form of music.
‘Pakistani singer, primarily of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Muslim Sufis. Born into a family whose name has become synonymous with South Asian musical tradition, he began formal training at the age of seven and has since released more than fifty albums, performed in numerous high-profile concerts across the world, and amassed a global following, achieving over one billion views online,” it said.
Rahat Fateh Ali khan, has performed well over 50 title tracks for TV serials and more than a hundred songs for Bollywood and Hollywood.
