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Meesha Shafi, Arooj Aftab Submit Works for 2026 Grammys

Their entries extend a four-year run of Recording Academy recognition, underscoring Pakistan's growing profile in global music.

Overview

  • Meesha Shafi entered her 2025 album Khilnay Ko in Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical).
  • Arooj Aftab submitted the Khruangbin remix of Raat Ki Rani for Best Remixed Recording.
  • First-round Grammy voting is open through October 15, with nominations due November 7 and the awards set for February 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.
  • This marks the fourth consecutive year both artists have been acknowledged in the Grammy process, reflecting sustained international visibility.
  • Khilnay Ko comprises 11 tracks with experimental soundscapes and themes of grief and resolution, while Aftab builds on her 2022 Grammy-winning profile through cross-genre collaboration.