Arooj Aftab, a Pakistani singer, has won her first Grammy.

Arooj Aftab, a Pakistani singer residing in Brooklyn, made history on Sunday by winning the Grammy Award for Best Global Performance for her song “Muhabbat.” Not only that, but Arooj Aftab was also nominated in the category of Best New Artist.

Arooj is noted for her enchanting voice, which blends folk, jazz, and minimalism with old Sufi traditions. Arooj is also a music producer and composer who received her education at Berklee College of Music. Former US President Barack Obama chose Arooj’s single ‘Mohabbat’ on his summer favourites list for 2021, putting him on the map.