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An aspiring young musician from Lahore, Pakistan, Arooj Aftab is currently pursuing a degree in Music Production and Engineering at the Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. Arooj hopes that four years of intense music study will allow her to develop her passion and talent and grant her the hands-on experience she needs.

Arooj is also very sensitive to global issues. She speaks openly for betterment of social issues in her country and around the world. At Berklee, she is one of four individuals who have started the Berklee Peace Institute. Arooj envisions musicians working together as social activists, motivating people with music and instigating them to make strong, positive changes.

With a line up of musicians from Greece, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Japan, Israel and many more, Arooj's music is a refreshing and peaceful fusion of world instruments with contemporary classical pakistani vocal styles. She is keen on introducing her music to western audiences and hopes to explore even newer musical horizons. .