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Brooklyn-based Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab receives the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music for her evocative songs that blend ancient Urdu poetry and jazz sensibilities. Brooklyn-based Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab receives a Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music. Arooj Aftab sings in a recording studio. NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Arooj Aftab receives the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music for her evocative songs and compositions that incorporate influences ranging from semi-classical Pakistani music and Urdu poetry to jazz harmonies and experimental music. Aftab's blend of ancient traditions and contemporary style has earned the artist important recognition,…
