Biography

Iranian born composer and multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian is internationally recognized for his ground- breaking work with electronic/acoustic World Music groups Niyaz and previously Axiom Of Choice, both of which he co-founded. In 2014 Loga was nominated for a Canadian JUNO Award in the Category of "Best World Music Album" for the album he recorded with musical partner Azam Ali titled "Lamentation of Swans." He continues to produce albums and tour worldwide with Niyaz

Loga is credited for creating the first ever quarter-tone Guitar with movable frets. In 2004, he worked closely with Jonathan Wilson, to develop the Kamaan - a bowed acoustic instrument, which Jonathan specifically designed for him. Though Loga is skilled on a wide array of instruments such as the Lafta, Guitar, Djura etc., his main instruments are the Turkish Lafta, Kamaan and the Guitar Viol.
- IMDb mini biography by: Loga Ramin Torkian