Arooj Aftab: Finding Joy

“Making music is simply a practice of pure joy,” Pakistani singer, composer and producer Arooj Aftab tells Apple Music. “Whatever it is I'm feeling, once I am able to let that leave my body and mind in the form of sound, I am at a place of joy.” For her Finding Joy playlist, Aftab has curated selections from artists as diverse as Yaeji, Meshell Ndegeocello, Disclosure and Stevie Wonder. And if it’s an immediate shot of joy you’re after, Aftab says watching her faves perform live is a thrill like no other. “Witnessing live music as a listener for me is also an incredible way to find joy.” she says, “I’m smiling and laughing—it's an absolute blast!”