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“I wanted to make an album where every song is kind of interacting - where you can't tell what's the string arrangement and what's the song. I guess that came out of going to college, majoring in music, studying classical music, and even as a kid, being really drawn to classical music.”

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Rostam Batmanglij

Rostam Batmanglij, born on November 28, 1983, is an accomplished songwriter of Iranian descent. Renowned for his unique musical style and profound understanding of popular music, Rostam's work blends various musical elements, including folk, electronic, and rock, bringing a new voice to the modern music scene. more

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