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Watch an Awesome Indian Classical Rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Xscape’

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June 25 marked the sixth anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson — who died in 2009 at age 50 — and the tributes have been pouring in, many of them, of course, musical.

Among them is a tribute from a group of students from the KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, India.

This isn’t the first time the music academy, founded by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman, has paid tribute to Jackson — they also covered another of his immortal songs “Slave to the Rhythm” on his birthday last year.

This year, their rendition of Jackson’s much loved song “Xscape” sees their Indian classical style blend seamlessly with the King of Pop’s trademark rendition (and dance moves). Enjoy.

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A young Michael Jackson sits in a hotel room in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Joe Jackson in New York City in the 1970s. Alix Dejean
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Michael Jackson and Tito Jackson in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Rebbie Jackson prepares to go on stage in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Rebbie Jackson at a party in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Michael Jackson performs in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 perform in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Janet Jackson and Randy Jackson perform in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Michael Jackson poses for a photograph in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Michael Jackson sits alone in a movie theater in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Michael Jackson and Mamadou Johnny Sekka in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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From left: Tito Jackson, Randy Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Mamadou Johnny Sekka in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Randy Jackson in a hotel room in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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From left: Michael Jackson, Sandra Trim-DaCosta, Jackie Jackson and Tito Jackson in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean
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Randy Jackson in New York City in the 1970s.Alix Dejean

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