LAHORE / NEW YORK: Pakistan’s leading musical powerhouses, Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab, are making waves internationally as they submit their work for consideration in the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards, marking another proud moment for the nation’s growing music scene.
Shafi, known for her fearless artistry and genre-bending approach, has entered her latest album Khilnay Ko across multiple Grammy categories — Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical). The album, deeply personal and musically daring, blends intricate production with poetic storytelling, setting a new creative benchmark for Pakistani artists on the global stage.
Meanwhile, Arooj Aftab, Pakistan’s first-ever Grammy winner, has submitted the Khruangbin remix of her mesmerizing track “Raat Ki Rani” for Best Remixed Recording. The reimagined version of the song maintains Aftab’s ethereal vocals while infusing a distinctive fusion of South Asian roots with Western ambient textures — a style that has become her global signature.
Both artists continue to redefine Pakistan’s presence in world music, representing a new generation of creative voices unafraid to experiment and challenge boundaries. With Grammy voting currently underway, fans and critics alike are watching closely as these two trailblazers vie for international recognition once again.
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