Arooj Aftab with Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily., and more

Sep 24, 2023 · Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA

Sep 24

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Arooj Aftab

9 concerts

Arooj Aftab, hailed as "the coolest rock star" by UNCUT, blends risk with nonconformity in her music. Her album "Night Reign" won Grammy nods, while her song "Mohabbat" secured a Grammy win. Featured on Obama's playlist, she's performed at Primavera, Glastonbury, and Coachella, and appeared on The Late Show and Jools Holland.

Vijay Iyer

2 concerts

Vijay Iyer, a composer-pianist known for his genre-blending jazz, was praised by The New York Times as a visionary artist. Born in America, he won a MacArthur Fellowship, a Doris Duke Award, and received a Grammy nomination. Iyer collaborated with Linda May Han Oh, Tyshawn Sorey, Craig Taborn, and Wadada Leo Smith, creating acclaimed works like "Uneasy" and "Far From Over." His compositions have been commissioned by prominent ensembles and artists, and he teaches at Harvard University.