Arooj Aftab

Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde

Lenox, Massachusetts

Pakistani-American vocalist, composer, and pianist known for avant-garde interpretations of South Asian classical music and contemporary composition. Grammy Award winner (2022) for Best Global Music Performance.

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Upcoming Shows (3)

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, & Shahzad Ismaily - Love in Exile

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

UVM Lane Series — Burlington, VT

Open Rehearsal: Yo-Yo Ma, Arooj Aftab, Karen Ouzounian, and Christine Lee perform Tavener, Kalhor, and Golijov

Sat, Aug 8, 202610:30 AM

Tanglewood — Lenox, MA

Open rehearsal at Koussevitzky Music Shed

Yo-Yo Ma, Arooj Aftab, Karen Ouzounian, and Christine Lee perform Tavener, Kalhor, and Golijov

Sun, Aug 9, 20262:30 PM

Tanglewood — Lenox, MA

Concert performance at Koussevitzky Music Shed

Venues

Tanglewood — Lenox, MA UVM Lane Series — Burlington, VT