Indie-Rock Band Beirut
Beirut (Photo: Kristianna Smith)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Zach Condon, the leader of the indie-rock band Beirut.
Beirut is the answer to our Geo Quiz and the group’s name may imply that they’re based in Lebanon, but they’re not.
They hail from Santa Fe, New Mexico. But, the names of cities around the globe inspire many of their songs.
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