By Sandra Loyd
LAS VEGAS: Brooklyn-based Pakistani-born vocalist Aruj Aftab. on Sunday scored her first Grammy, receiving the prestigious trophy for her song “Mohabbat” in in the Best World Performance category.
37-year-Old – who lived in New York for some 15 years – steadily gaining global Attention for her work what fuses ancient Sufi traditions with intonation of folk, jazz and minimalism.
She also up for the coveted best new artist prize which will be presented during main The telecast of the Grammys later on Sunday.
“I’m beside myself with delight,” the artist told reporters backstage at the pre-holiday ceremony, which was attended by the vast majority of awards presented out. “Feels great”.
“I was very nervous all day. And we off to good start”.
Born in Pakistan parents in Saudi Arabia, Aftab spent her teenage years in Lahore before moving to the prestigious Boston Berkeley School. of Music for study music production and engineering.
She released her third studio album “Vulture Prince” before critical recognition and received even more attention after former US President Barack Obama plays the track “Mohabbat” on his favorites of summer 2021 list.
Aftab performed under the number of major New York City locations including Lincoln Center and Museum of Modern Art, also opening for Mitsky at Brooklyn Steel in 2018.
Talking to AFP in days leading up before the Grammys, Aftab praised her fellow artists nominated for Best New Artist, including beloved Olivia Rodrigo. with rappers Saweetie and The Kid Laroi.
“We’re all so cool – group good in itself of like but win,” she said.
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