Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire (SATB) | Shah, Rahman, arr. Sperry

Sequoyah High School's Sequoyah Singers singing Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire, Music by A.R. Rahman, Lyrics by Gulzar and Tanvi Shah, arranged by Ethan Sperry. Percussionists: Mack Jefferson, Annabella Gaglione, Josh Adams, Aubrey Tucker Conductor: Jared Brooks Jai Ho is a song by composer A.R. Rahman for the movie Slumdog Millionaire. Slumdog Millionaire follows the journey of a young man on a game show competing for a million dollars. The song Jai Ho was nominated and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008 and a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture in 2009. Jai Ho combines Latin and Bollywood styles for an exciting and captivating piece. Composer Ethan Sperry is renowned for his many works and pieces focusing on classical Indian music. He arranged this piece to effectively celebrate both Latin and Indian styles while providing a challenge for the choir.