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Matthew Barzun, America's ambassador to London, is also an ambassador of rock.

This US ambassador to Britain practices ‘vinyl diplomacy’

January 29, 2015Culture

Matthew Barzun is a kind of ambassador of rock as well, bringing indie bands, his turntable and his rapidly swelling record collection to parties he hosts. The events mix diplomatic affairs and the best of Belle and Sebastian, the National or Dire Straits.

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