Rostam Batmanglij

Musician and songwriter for Vampire Weekend

Rostam Batmanglij - Musician and songwriter for Vampire Weekend
Born

November 28th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Birth occurred in 1983. Co-founded the band Vampire Weekend, contributing to its distinctive sound and musical style. Played multiple instruments and served as a producer for several tracks. Released solo albums, showcasing a range of musical influences. Achieved critical acclaim for work across various genres, merging traditional elements with contemporary sounds.

Co-founded and produced music for Vampire Weekend

Released solo albums like 'Half-Light'

Produced and collaborated with artists such as Haim and Frank Ocean

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