Rahman was born in Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)[1] into a family of famous musicians, artists and poets.
She has appeared on numerous television shows such as Channel 4's Eastern Eye and as well as performing in places such as Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S.[1] Since 1998,[4] Rahman has been one of the lead singers of the jazz music group Grand Union Orchestra.
She has toured with the Grand Union Orchestra which has meant she has visited many places across the UK, including Sadler's Wells Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Barbican Centre.
[2] Rahman has also performed by herself on stage in the UK[6] and various international venues, notably New York City, Berlin, Brussels and Paris.
She also sang as a playback singer for a number of television films, including A Kind of English and King of the Ghetto.