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Vulture Prince
She made this album for her little brother after he died. You don't need to understand a word of Urdu to feel exactly what it's about.
Who it's for
Aftab dedicated the album to the memory of her younger brother, Maher, and its slow, spacious arrangements of harp, strings, bass and voice leave grief room to breathe instead of pushing toward resolution.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Vulture Prince is the third studio album by Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab, released in April 2021 on New Amsterdam Records and produced by Aftab. It is dedicated to the memory of her younger brother, Maher, and sets her voice against harp, strings, double bass, guitar and flugelhorn across seven tracks, including guest spots from Darian Donovan Thomas and Badi Assad.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal; also on CD/vinyl.
Before you start
Heads up: Grief for a late brother.
Age: Not verified (suggested all ages)
Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching,Charles Dickens, Great Expectations, Chapter LIX
