A R Rahman, the renowned Indian composer, has successfully bridged Western and Eastern musical styles over his career. Known for his cinematic soundtracks, he gained fame with the film Roja and won Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman emphasizes the importance of melody in music and has founded the KM Music Conservatory to train aspiring musicians, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds. He believes in the transformative power of music and continues to innovate and educate, with plans for new projects. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)