Metropole Orkest and Arooj Aftab

During her magical concerts, American-Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab captivates listeners. Esteemed music media outlets like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork unleash every accolade to praise her enchanting songs. Along with the renowned Metropole Orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley, Arooj Aftab will shed new light on her unique songs during November Music.

In her boundless music, Arooj Aftab subtly blends Pakistani musical tradition with influences from progressive jazz, minimalism, folk, and electronic trance music. Moreover, her deep love for classical Urdo poetry from her native Pakistan is never far away. Her breakthrough album, Vulture Prince, was named the best album of 2021 by de Volkskrant . The Guardian called it the “greatest musical revelation of the year.” On her album Night Reign, released last year, Aftab delved even deeper into the sultry, atmospheric dreamworld of the night. “Work of great, enchanting beauty,” judged OOR.