Loga Ramin Torkian
Loga Ramin Torkian )، is a musician and the co-founder of the groups Axiom of Choice and Niyaz. Both groups incorporate Persian and Middle Eastern themes into their music. Torkian composes music and plays several instruments, including the Iranian tar, the Turkish saz, and the GuitarViol, an electric guitar-like instrument that uses a bow and is adapted from a 14th-century instrument. Several of the lyrics in his songs draw on or include traditional Middle-Eastern prayers, songs or chants. His music has also appeared in several films, such as The Chosen One, America So Beautiful, Plastic Flowers Never Die, and Crossing Over.Personal life
He is married to singer Azam Ali and they have one son. He previously was married to
Yatrikadevi Shah-Rais and was co-owner of the retail store Koan Collection in Los Angeles.Discography
Solo
- Mehraab
- "Lamentation of Swans" by Azam Ali and Loga R. Torkian
Axiom of Choice
- Beyond Denial
- Niya Yesh
- Unfolding
Niyaz
- Niyaz
- Niyaz Remixed
- Nine Heavens
- Sumud
- Fourth Light
Filmography
