Arooj Aftab and Khruangbin Collaborate on 'Raat Ki Rani' Remix.

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      Pakistani-American artist Arooj Aftab has collaborated with Texan psych-rock band Khruangbin for a melodic reinterpretation of ‘raat ki rani’.

      This updated version of the song – which means "Queen of the Night", referring to the fragrant night-blooming flower – was created after they toured together in the Autumn. Drawing inspiration from the Brazilian music genre maracatu, the lead single from Aftab’s 2024 album, ‘Night Reign’, is infused with a groovy soul house vibe, accompanied by Aftab’s newly recorded vocals that enrich the track's emotive quality.

      This fresh rendition of ‘raat ki rani’ comes after Aftab's performance of the song on Later… with Jools Holland last year, and it follows her Night Reign headline tour, where she performed at various events including Glastonbury Festival and Pitchfork London at the Roundhouse in London.

      Arooj Aftab is set to return to the UK for a series of festival performances this year, including Polygon Live in London on May 2nd and Love Supreme Festival in East Sussex on July 6th.

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