The New York-based singer is gaining worldwide attention for her work, combining ancient Sufi traditions with folk, jazz, and minimalism.
Pakistani singer Urooj Aftab has scored her first Grammy by winning a prestigious trophy for her song Love in the Best Global Performance category.
She has lived in New York for almost 15 years and is constantly gaining international attention for her work, which combines ancient Sufi traditions with folk, jazz, and minimalist implications. He is also set to receive the prestigious Best New Artist Award, which will be presented later on Sunday during the main Grammy telecast.
Born in Saudi Arabia to Pakistani parents, Aftab spent his teenage years in Lahore before moving to Boston’s famous Berkeley School of Music to study music preparation and engineering.
It released its third studio album, Vulture Prince, for critical acclaim, and gained even more traction after former US President Barack Obama added Track Love to its 2021 Summer Favorites list.
Aftab has performed at several major venues in New York, including the Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art.
Arooj Aftab is the first Pakistani artist nominated at the #Grammys: “It’s a really proud moment for me, but also for the industry itself… It feels like a great day for music.” https://t.co/5MEXLJhn5G | Variety On the Carpet presented by @DIRECTV pic.twitter.com/y0oHdrnlB8
— Variety (@Variety) April 3, 2022
Here are some of the Pakistani Celebrities Social Media Posts Congratulating the Grammy winner:
So so proud! Shine on you crazy star @arooj_aftab ✨🇵🇰🕊 https://t.co/Dgn4rZ5RY6
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) April 3, 2022
Such a wonderful news for the industry. @arooj_aftab proves her mettle. The entire world is recognising our country’s talent. Congratulations. Proud moment for all Pakistanis #GrammyAwards pic.twitter.com/k8Uz8FQdXQ
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) April 4, 2022
In this chaotic world, I’m very happy to wake up to the most beautiful news, @arooj_aftab has won her first Grammy 🥺🥰 so proud of you. Keep making us proud you rock star!
— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) April 4, 2022
Wow ! This is amazing. @arooj_aftab Having witnessed your journey since back in the day, your perseverance and pursuit for knowledge in your field gives us great joy and a sense of pride. May you keep shining. Bohat si duyaayein.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) April 3, 2022
The news we should see all over national media. https://t.co/w5AlDKDmq8
Some Political Figures also hailed the award winner:
Congratulations @arooj_aftab! First Pakistani ever (male or female) to win a Grammy! What an amazing voice you have and love your style! https://t.co/Cf9lGfnKQr
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) April 4, 2022
Huge win – not just first female to win a Grammy from #Pakistan – but first Pakistani to win a #Grammy!! Congratulations @arooj_aftab ♥️ https://t.co/IMyehjyWe7
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) April 4, 2022
Congratulations @arooj_aftab. Time and again our artists through their own conviction and hardwork prove their genius to the world while back home State still fails to invest in the arts & give this industry the freedom and infrastructure to explore its talent & improve its craft https://t.co/0bpRyDflaT
— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) April 3, 2022
Aftab shared snaps from the award show on Instagram and expressed how proud she is of the moment:
