Rostam Batmanglij Explores Identity in New Album

Rostam Batmanglij, former member of Vampire Weekend, discusses his new album that blends Americana with Middle Eastern influences, inspired partly by Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign in New York. At 42, he reflects on his unique identity as an Iranian-American and his deep connection to US culture, despite his family's origins.

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