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David Byrne Curates 42-Track Playlist for Wedding Bliss

9/3/2025

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David Byrne, 73, is set to marry financier Mala Gaonkar this week.
He shared a 42-track instrumental playlist for the wedding to enhance the atmosphere.
Byrne noted that instrumental music minimizes distractions from lyrics, fostering a hopeful environment.
The playlist includes tracks from artists such as Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, and Post Malone.

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David Byrne, 73, is set to marry financier Mala Gaonkar this week.
He shared a 42-track instrumental playlist for the wedding to enhance the atmosphere.
Byrne noted that instrumental music minimizes distractions from lyrics, fostering a hopeful environment.
The playlist includes tracks from artists such as Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, and Post Malone.