Arooj Aftab: Vulture Prince

4814 Chicago Ave,Minneapolis MN 55417

10 April, 2022

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Arooj Aftab: Vulture Prince Liquid Music at The Parkway ALL AGES Arooj Aftab Quickly becoming an in-demand musical figure, Pitchfork called Arooj Aftab's Vulture Prince "an incandescent love letter to the light." Copresented by Walker Art Center Sunday, April 10, 2022 6 pm Doors //7 pm Music $50 VIP (includes premium seating and a complimentary Liquid Music-inspired cocktail or mocktail) $35 Preferred Reserved $25 Advance General Admission All Ages Ticket Purchases are Final and Non-Refundable *The Parkway Theater requires Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Result for entry to all events* Liquid Music at The Parkway presents Pakistan-born, Brooklyn-based composer and vocalist Arooj Aftab, whose liminal sound conjures together classical minimalism, Sufi devotional poetry, and electronic trance into pure states of being. The composer's remarkable voice and signature songwriting style transports listeners to worlds once known. Quickly becoming an in-demand musical figure, Pitchfork called Aftab's most recent release Vulture Prince "an incandescent love letter to the light." “[Vulture Prince] is a heartbreaking, exquisite document of the journey from grief to acceptance.” —Pitchfork Vulture Prince is the third album from Brooklyn-based Pakistani composer Arooj Aftab. Championed by NPR, who praised her composition as one of the Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+, and the New York Times, who celebrated her work as one of the Best Classical Music Tracks of 2018, Aftabs liminal sound floats between classical minimalism and new age, Sufi devotional poetry and electronic trance, jazz structures and states of pure being. On Vulture Prince, the composer’s remarkable voice, backed by a team of renowned musicians, transports listeners to worlds once known. Special thanks to our hospitality sponsor the Minneapolis Club. Arooj Aftab Originally built in 1931. Reimagined and restored in 2018. Dedicated to bringing people together through the thoughtful presentation of high-quality movies, music, and more.