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Indian American artist Shuba to perform on A.R Rahman's US tour
Shuba first gained national attention at the age of 17, when she reached the Top 20 on American Idol.
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Staff Reporter - Tue, 24, Jun 2025
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Indian American singer Shuba Vedula, known professionally as Shuba, will join composer A.R. Rahman’s upcoming North America concert series as one of the featured performers.
Shuba first gained national attention at the age of 17, when she reached the Top 20 on American Idol.
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During her time at the University of Chicago, she performed with award-winning a cappella groups—earning recognition as “Outstanding Soloist” at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella—and appeared at high-profile venues, including the White House.
Transitioning to a solo career, she has released multiple EPs and singles, including the 2023 EP Around Me, blending pop, hip-hop, R&B, and Bollywood-influenced styles.
Born in the U.S. to Indian parents, Shuba has emerged as a significant voice in the diaspora community. Known for her vocal versatility and crossover appeal, she has cultivated a global following through reinterpretations of popular tracks and her own original compositions.
The North American leg of The Wonderment Tour begins on July 18 in Vancouver and includes stops in Los Angeles, Toronto, Newark, and Nashville, before concluding in Boston on Aug. 17.
Presented by Concerts West, AEG Presents, and Kash Patel Productions, the tour features a diverse cast of vocalists including Shweta Mohan, Rakshita Suresh, Mayssa Karaa, Zanai Bhosle, A.R. Ameen, Nakul Abhyankar, Adithya Radhakrishnan, and Nitesh Aher. They will be joined by instrumentalists such as drummer Ranjit Barot, flautist Ashwin Srinivasan, bassist Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar, guitarist Aleif Hamdan, and percussionist Evelyn Soto.
The tour debuted earlier this year with a premiere in Mumbai, where 50,000 attendees witnessed an immersive, genre-spanning live performance. The setlist features Rahman’s iconic film scores alongside new material.
Kash Patel, founder of Kash Patel Productions, said the concert aims to foster a transcultural experience. “This is more than a music tour. It’s a celebration of sound, identity, and connection that brings together artists and audiences from across generations and geographies,” he said.
Described as a multi-sensory experience, the production combines orchestral arrangements, electronic soundscapes, and cinematic storytelling, with multilingual performances in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English.
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