Love in Exile is a new collaborative album by GRAMMY® winner Arooj Aftab (vocals), influential composer & pianist Vijay Iyer (piano, synthesizers) and renowned multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily (bass, MOOG synth). 

Individually, their accolades are substantial – vocalist Arooj Aftab, the first Pakistani to win a GRAMMY®, wows audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing live shows; MacArthur genius and GRAMMY® nominee Vijay Iyer is one of today’s most influential pianists; Shahzad Ismaily’s sensitivity and technical acumen has made him a legend among musicians like Lou Reed, for whom he was a session player. 

On Love in Exile, the three world-class musicians meet in New York City to forge a singular voice that takes their distinct backgrounds and vast histories of collaboration as a starting point. From there, they explore one-of-a-kind performances defined by a sense of timeless beauty and sudden surprise alike.