Arooj Aftab
arooj aftab's translucent voice bridges continents, carrying urdu classical sensibility into electronic and jazz spaces with quiet virtuosity
Arooj Aftab (Urdu: عروج آفتاب) is a Pakistani American singer, composer, and producer. Aftab was nominated for the Best New Artist award and won the Best Global Music Performance award for her song "Mohabbat" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in April 2022. She became the first-ever Pakistani artist to win a Gramm… wikipedia →
12-month trajectory
recent news
bonobo collaborations
- Bonobo: "I don't like to dwell in nostalgia" | Interview - The Line of Best Fit
- Arooj Aftab Performs ‘Vulture Prince’ Songs in a Cavernous Convent on ‘Tiny Desk’ - IMDb
- ‘I Never Tell Anybody That The Music Is Meditative’: Arooj Aftab On Genre, Exotification & Her Bonobo Collaboration - thewildcity.com
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live performances and tours
- 2021 Grammys - Arab News PK
- News-Item Events - Arooj Aftab: Longwood Garden Summer Series - The News-Item
- Bonobo collaborates with Arooj Aftab on “Fire on the Water” - Northern Transmissions
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interviews and artist profiles
- grammy awards - Arab News PK
- BONOBO RELEASES ‘FIRE ON THE WATER’ FEATURING AROOJ AFTAB, ALONGSIDE NEW SINGLE ‘DRIFT’ - boldoutline.in
- Grammy winner Arooj Aftab confirmed in line-up for Jazz in the Park 2026 - Agerpres
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album and music reviews
- Ahead of her Detroit debut, Arooj Aftab reflects on music, magic, and meaning - WDET 101.9 FM
- Arooj Aftab reimagines 80s classic ‘Sweet Dreams’ in Urdu for Riz Ahmed’s new series - lovin.co
- Music Beyond Mainstream: Four major acts to perform at Dorset venue this year - Dorset Echo
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