#Arooj Aftab’s constellations

#Arooj Aftab’s constellations

Arooj Aftab’s constellations The Pakistani singer discusses the far-flung foundations of her new album, Night Reign. By Raphael Helfand Arooj Aftab. Photo by Shreya Dev Dube.   Arooj Aftab is a nocturnal creature by preference. It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon — Aftab is dressed in black and wears dark sunglasses — and we’re sitting outside…

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#Big Ears unveils 2023 lineup

#Big Ears unveils 2023 lineup

“Big Ears unveils 2023 lineup” The experimental music festival returns to Knoxville for its 10th iteration next year. Big Ears 2023 logo.   Courtesy of the festival Big Ears will touch down in Tennessee for the 10th time next year. The beloved experimental music festival will be held over the weekend of March 30 across…

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#The 12 projects you should stream right now

#The 12 projects you should stream right now

“The 12 projects you should stream right now” New albums from Givēon, Soccer Mommy, Zola Jesus, and more. Givēon, Give or Take Givēon became one of the hottest names in R&B without releasing a debut album. He’s amassed a bunch of gold and platinum certifications since Drake gave him a massive look on the 2020…

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#Arooj Aftab sings Rosalía’s “Di Mi Nombre”

#Arooj Aftab sings Rosalía’s “Di Mi Nombre”

“Arooj Aftab sings Rosalía’s “Di Mi Nombre”” She released the cover b/w a new version of Vulture Prince opener “Baghon Main” for Spotify Singles’ Best New Artist series. Photo by Blythe Thomas.   This weekend, Arooj Aftab is vying for two Grammys: the vaguely offensive Best Global Music Performance award (for “Mohabbat“) and the highly…

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#Arooj Aftab shares Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

#Arooj Aftab shares Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

“#Arooj Aftab shares Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” Aftab is nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy and just signed with Verve. Arooj Aftab has shared an NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. The performance features the final three songs of her April album, Vulture Prince, including the Grammy-nominated “Mohabbat” (Best Global Music Performance), which gained traction…

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#Arooj Aftab Announces U.S. Tour

#Arooj Aftab Announces U.S. Tour

“#Arooj Aftab Announces U.S. Tour” Arooj Aftab has announced a U.S. tour. The trek spans from August to October, with an additional concert supporting Caroline Polachek taking place on December 2 at New York’s Terminal 5. Aftab will be performing with her Vulture Prince Ensemble, featuring harpist Maeve Gilchrist, guitarist Gyan Riley, bassist Shahzad Ismaily,…

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