Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab blends Rumi with reggae
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Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab's 'neo-Sufi' music blends Rumi with reggae and more
The South Asian art form known as Sufi music has a centuries old tradition built on poetry and mysticism coupled with specific instruments, meters and repetition. Brooklyn-based Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab’s neo-Sufism is steeped in that tradition — yet also refuses to let others define her work. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has our story as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab blends Rumi with reggae
Clip: 10/4/2021 | 6m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
The South Asian art form known as Sufi music has a centuries old tradition built on poetry and mysticism coupled with specific instruments, meters and repetition. Brooklyn-based Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab’s neo-Sufism is steeped in that tradition — yet also refuses to let others define her work. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has our story as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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