Levitation w/ Arooj Aftab

Pakistani vocalist, composer, and producer Arooj Aftab transcends genre, pulling centuries-old ghazals into the modern age with her innovative collaborations and velvety voice. The 36-year-old’s April effort Vulture Prince harnesses the power of ancient South Asian music and poetry meant to pull one toward God, though she forgoes traditional instrumentation in favor of minimalist orchestral arrangements, which concentrates the power of her singing – interweaving feelings of solace and longing. Join Aftab on an emotional journey as she performs with bassist Shahzad Ismaily and Harvard professor/pianist Vijay Iyer. —2183251