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Born in New York City in 1984, Ezra Koenig studied English at Columbia University before becoming a teacher in Brooklyn. In 2005/6 he formed indie rock band Vampire Weekend, of which he is lead vocalist and guitarist. Since their 2008 eponymous debut album, the band have released three more, including 2013’s Grammy-winning Modern Vampires of the City and this year’s Father of the Bride. Since 2015 Koenig has presented a fortnightly radio show, Time Crisis With Ezra Koenig.

 

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