From Mohammed Rafi to Michael Jackson, Bollywood's No 1 singer Sonu Nigaam performed them all at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and sitting Sonu Nigaam in the august audience was the late Jacko's family.
The resonance of Rafi's memory reverberated across the palatial ceiling when Sonu sang Ho Kismat Footi, Aaas Na Tooti. The crowd barely recovered from the reminiscence of Rafi, when another nostalgic moment followed. It was a thrilling one! Jackson's most popular number Billy Jean - performed by Sonu with the moonwalk. It was a Rafi-Jackson converging moment.
Music ranging seven decades from the 20s to the 90s saw a union. Sonu received a standing ovation from the riveted crowd for the ease with which he emulated Rafi and Jackson. The audience was then introduced to Jermaine, Jackson's brother, who spoke of his "love and inspiration from Asian music". Also on stage was Christian Audigier, the creator of the one of the most popular clothes brands.
Said Sonu, "It was quite a surreal experience to be moonwalking in front of Jermaine Jackson, Christian and Terry Lewis, all of whom have had such an integral relation with Michael. All I remember is everybody in Shrine Auditorium standing in ovation at something I did. What happened before that, is like a dazed out memory. I was too immersed in the act. It was a big surprise to later learn from Jermaine and his wife Haleema that he knew most of my songs. Christian, though, is a friend. He is a kind man considering his giant stature in the world of fashion and has offered all his muscle for a project that I am doing in the USA. Terry is like a big brother protecting me." Indian rapper Hard Kaur, who also performed there got a chance of meeting Jermaine. "Meeting him was a moment filled with mixed emotions. I was excited that Jermaine sat through the whole performance and came to meet me backstage and appreciated my work. At that time I could feel the loss of the great icon MJ even more as I met his brother," said Hard Kaur, who bowled over Jermaine with her electrifying performance.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqIw4RRxI4 Sonu Nigam sings Billie Jean (by Michael Jackson)
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Sonu Nigam Moon walk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS2zAQ2or7sSorry but I think his moon walk is not that great - but hats off to him for attempting it....he is very versatile.
