Arooj Aftab is 'lowered and thankful' for winning a Grammy
Arooj Aftab is 'lowered and thankful' for winning a Grammy
Pakistani artist Arooj Aftab, who won her first Grammy on Sunday, has said she is "lowered and thankful for this success".
Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, she said, "A profoundly aggressive classification, loaded with exceptionally regarded unbelievable chosen people. I'm lowered and thankful for this success. Making a profoundly private and hybrid music, in Urdu, and being seen for it… seems like a leap forward."
Arooj Aftab on Sunday scored her first Grammy, winning an esteemed prize for her melody "Mohabbat" in the Best Global Performance classification.
The Brooklyn-based Pakistani entertainer - - who has lived in New York for around 15 years - - has been consistently acquiring worldwide consideration for her work that wires antiquated Sufi practices with intonations of society, jazz and moderation.
She's additionally up for the pined for Best New Artist prize, which will be introduced during the principle Grammy broadcast later Sunday.
"I'm past excited," the craftsman told columnists behind the stage at the pre-affair service, at which by far most of grants are passed out. "It feels incredible."
"I've been exceptionally anxious day in and day out. What's more, we're looking great so far."
Brought into the world to Pakistani guardians in Saudi Arabia, Aftab spent her young years in Lahore prior to moving to Boston's lofty Berklee School of Music to concentrate on melodic creation and designing.
She delivered her third studio collection "Vulture Prince" to basic praise, and acquired significantly more consideration after previous US president Barack Obama incorporated the track "Mohabbat" on his 2021 summer top choices list.
Aftab has performed at various major New York scenes including Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art, likewise opening for Mitski at The Brooklyn Steel in 2018.
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