Rahman's band to promote Indian talent

NAFS - The Band, founded by composer & music producer AR Rahman is all set to promote some good Indian talent. The word NAFS means free will to make your own choice in Urdu and Arabic. It is an initiative to promote Indian talent internationally through original and creative acts.
Arjun Chandy, music director, arranger and conductor was specially commissioned to make this mission a world class act.Arjun spent a year and a half training the band to its current level. NAFS is now aiming at having its previews in the spring of 2015. The band that aspires to be on the likes of Blue Man Group, Yomoto, Manhattan Transfer, fused with the souls of indian music and western classic covers has an acapella feel with throbbing vocal rhythm and live bass.