Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Performs at Treasure Island, 6/15

 'King of Sufi Music' Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will perform at Treasure Island Theatre June 15 at 8 p.m.
 
Ali Khan is part of a family who is 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 from of sufi music popular in South Asia. He began performing at the age of three for his family and his first public performance was at the age of nine during the death anniversary of his grandfather.
 
Touring the United Kingdom with his uncle in 1985, Ali Kahn performed solo songs and in 2004, he debuted as a playback singer during the movie "Papp." Recently, he has recorded songs for his native Pakistan and songs for Bollywood films.
 
Collaborating with his uncle, Ali Khan worked Eddie Vedder of the rock band Pearl Jam to contribute to 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.
 
Ali Khan's 2012 North America Tour includes performances in 23 cities and commenced in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 14.
 
Tickets are available starting at $75, plus tax and handling fees, and can be purchased online at www.treasureisland.com, or by calling the box office at 866-712-9308 or 702-894-7723.