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Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab make bold moves toward Grammy Nominations

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Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab make bold moves toward Grammy Nominations

Renowned Pakistani vocalists Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab have taken significant steps toward international recognition by submitting their recent musical works for Grammy Award consideration. Meesha Shafi has entered her debut solo album, Khulney Ko, for nominations in three prestigious categories: Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical). The … Read more

Arooj Aftab earns multiple nominations for 2025 Grammy Awards

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  • Arooj Aftab has once again made waves in the music world.
  • She secured two Grammy nominations for the upcoming ceremony.
  • This follows Aftab’s historic win in 2022.

Pakistani-American singer Arooj Aftab has once again made waves in the music world, securing two Grammy nominations for the upcoming 2025 ceremony.

Her song Raat Ki Rani has earned a nomination in the Best Global Music Performance category, while her album Night Reign is up for Best Alternative Jazz Album. This follows Aftab’s historic win in 2022, when she became the first Pakistani woman to take home a Grammy, winning the inaugural Best Global Music Performance award with her song Mohabbat.

“I’m beyond honored to be recognized again,” Aftab, 37, said, reflecting on her journey since moving to New York 15 years ago. She has steadily gained global acclaim for her unique blend of Sufi traditions, folk, jazz, and minimalism.

Meanwhile, Beyoncé is leading the pack with 11 nominations, bringing her career total to 99, the most in Grammy history. Her album Cowboy Carter is nominated for both Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year, marking her debut in the country and Americana categories. Should she win Album of the Year, she would become the first Black woman to win the award in the 21st century.

Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift are also among the top nominees, each earning multiple nods for their work this year, with Lamar achieving a career milestone by earning two nominations in the Best Rap Performance category.

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Grammy Awards 2024: Arooj Aftab Garners Two Nominations!

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Grammy Awards 2024

The Indian Prime Minister’s surprise nomination for a Grammy. Arooj Aftab, Pakistani artist with multiple nominations. Grammy Awards Ceremony, set for February 4, 2024, with live broadcast on CBS. The recently unveiled nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards have spotlighted SZA, securing an impressive nine nominations. Noteworthy contenders in the lineup include Taylor Swift, … Read more

Arooj Aftab collaborates with Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily for a music album

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  • Arooj Aftab collaborates with jazz pianist Vijay Iyer.
  • Shahzad Ismaily, a synth player, is also a part of the collaboration.
  • Iyer said that each team member is contributing their particular set of skills.

The well-known jazz pianist from New York, Vijay Iyer, is excited to collaborate with Pakistani-American singer Arooj Aftab on their next joint album, “Love in Exile.” Shahzad Ismaily, a synth player, is also a part of the collaboration, which Aftab first announced on social media last month. Aftab, a Pakistani musician who was born in Saudi Arabia, made history in 2022 when he became the first Pakistani musician to win a Grammy.

He also recently received the renowned Vilcek Award for Artistic Potential in Music. Iyer claims that he has known Aftab for a number of years and that they had previously collaborated numerous times starting around 2016. He explained that Ismaily’s electric bass and synthesizer prowess are featured on the album, along with Aftab’s soulful singing and his own acoustic grand piano performance.

Iyer underlined that the project is truly collaborative and that each team member is contributing their particular set of skills. His joy for the release of “Love in Exile” was increased when he said, “The three of us as human beings realised that we could create music together.”

Iyer, Aftab, and Ismaily’s upcoming joint album, “Love in Exile,” is scheduled to be released on March 24. Six songs make up the album, and “To Remain/To Return,” the first single, was previously published a month ago. Iyer said he was happy with the record, adding that, “it magnifies something special. It takes its time to unfold.” The music is quite calm and has a ritualistic feel to it, like a prayer.

 

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On the professional front, Aftab won the first-ever Best Global Music Performance award with Mohabbat and was nominated for Best New Artist in 2022.

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Ali Sethi to perform at American music fest ‘Coachella’

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Ali Sethi

Sethi will play at the famed American art and music festival. The second Pakistani-American singer to perform at Coachella. The Pasoori celebrity recently shared a big announcement. One of the most well-known and talented vocalists in Lollywood, Ali Sethi, has shown an unflinching dedication to succeeding in his musical profession. Sethi, who is 38 years … Read more

Arooj Aftab was nominated but missed out on winning Grammy

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Aftab Khan was nominated for Best Global Music Performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards. She missed out her Grammy Award. Despite this, her performance was met with fanfare and appreciation. Arooj Aftab, a Pakistani artist based in Brooklyn, missed out on winning her second Grammy at this year’s ceremony. She was nominated for Best Global … Read more

 Arooj Aftab rocks stage with her stirring performance at Grammys

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  • Arooj Aftab performed last night at the 2023 Grammys.
  • The renowned Pakistani performer captivated audiences with her deep vocals.
  • Pakistanis are nevertheless pleased to see the brilliant singer representing their nation on a global stage.

Arooj Aftab, a singer and songwriter, performed last night at the 2023 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, with Anoushka Shankar. They sang their hit song, Udhero Na. The renowned Pakistani performer captivated audiences with her deep vocals, earning her a nomination for “Best Global Music Performance.”

Although Arooj Aftab did not win her second Grammy last night, Pakistanis are nevertheless pleased to see the brilliant singer representing their nation on a global stage.

In Los Angeles, the 2023 Grammy Awards were held yesterday night. At the biggest awards ceremony in the music business, Hollywood stars and international performers from all over the world attended. Arooj Aftab, a Pakistani singer, stood out among the likes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Cardi B, and others at the event.

In an effort to win consecutive wins, the Grammy-winning singer was nominated for “Best Global Music Performance.” Her song Udhero Na, however, fell short this time against Bayethe by Nomcebo Zikode, Zakes Bantwini, and Wouter Kellerman.

Nevertheless, the 29-year-old stole the show as she shared the stage with Anoushka Shankar and performed her smash song in front of the biggest names in the music business.

Pakistani singer, composer, and producer Arooj resides in the US and has been making waves with her soulful music. The 37-year-work, old’s which combines numerous genres like jazz, folk, minimalism, and neo-Sufi, has been progressively attracting attention from around the world.

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Pakistani celebrities make the list of the Top 50 Asian Stars

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Asian Stars

Pakistani actors and singers made this year’s list. EasternEye has selected eight South Asian talents, from Fawad Khan to Arooj Aftab. Humayun Saeed, Sajal Aly, Atif Aslam, Ali Sethi and Shae Gill are also included. Pakistani film pioneers lead the Top 50 Asian Stars list. These Pakistani superstars were nationally and globally known for their … Read more

Arooj Aftab achieves yet another milestone in Grammy

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  • Arooj Aftab is the first Grammy winner from Pakistan.
  • She has just submitted her song Udhero Na for consideration.
  • The Grammys will be held in Los Angeles on February 5, 2023.

Arooj Aftab the first Grammy winner from Pakistan, has just submitted her latest song, Udhero Na, with Anoushka Shankar, for Grammy consideration.

She added the following caption to her Instagram image to give the update: “UDHERO NA’ FEATURING ANOUSHKA SHANKAR for your Grammy voting consideration in the Best Global Music Performance and Best Arrangement, Instrument, and Vocal categories.”

An additional quote from the song was also given by her: “… ankhon main silay hoay ho, udhero na…” and said” it is all about getting over your ex… must win for sure because we finally got over them”.

The Brooklyn-based soprano took home her first Grammy in April for the Best Global Performance category with her song Mohabbat. She was also a nominee in the Best New Artist category.

The 37-year-old has spent 15 years residing in New York and has steadily gained recognition for her work, which combines ancient Sufi traditions with folk, jazz, and minimalism influences.

She has so far released three albums: Bird Under Water (2014), Siren Islands (2018), and Vulture Prince (2021). Mohabbat was placed on former US president Barack Obama’s list of 2021 summertime songs to listen to, which increased interest in her music.

The Grammys will be held in Los Angeles on February 5, 2023, and the nominations will be revealed on November 15, 2022.

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After Arooj Aftab and Mehak Ali, Hadiqa Kiani illuminates Times Square

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Times Square

Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiani joined Arooj Aftab and Mehak Ali on a digital billboard in Times Square, New York, as Spotify announced its third Ambassador of the month. It continues to honour women and their achievements in music, with Hadiqa Kiani serving as the face of EQUAL Pakistan in May. Hadiqa Kiana is regarded as … Read more

With her Coachella debut, Arooj Aftab continues to add another feather to her cap

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Arooj Aftab

Arooj Aftab, a Pakistani singer residing in Brooklyn, has put another feather to her crown with a performance at the highly regarded Coachella music festival. She performed a show focusing on her beautiful Urdu poetry amid the California desert, making history as the first Pakistani to perform at the famous event. The language barrier is … Read more

Arooj Aftab became the first musician to play at Coachella

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Arooj Aftab created a name for herself by receiving Pakistan’s first Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Adding to her firsts, the singer will be the first Pakistani musician to play at Coachella. The news follows her announcement of making her first appearance on Coke Studio this season. Harry Styles, Lil Baby, Daniel Caesar, Phoebe … Read more

‘Shock awe and happiness’: Arooj Aftab’s first reaction after Grammy nomination

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The most cherished name on the internet today is Arooj Aftab’s after she became Pakistan’s first best new artist nomination at the prestigious Grammy Awards. Read more: Everything you need to know about the Grammy-nominated artist Arooj Aftab The Grammys nominated the singer’s song Mohabbat from her album Vulture Prince. The song has been a smashing hit … Read more

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