augur (n.)
1540s, from Latin augur, a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by interpreting omens, perhaps originally meaning "an increase in crops enacted in ritual," in which case it probably is from Old Latin *augos (genitive *augeris) "increase," and is related to augere "increase" (see augment). The more popular theory is that it is from Latin avis "bird," because the flights, singing, and feeding of birds, along with entrails from bird sacrifices, were important objects of divination (compare auspicious). In that case, the second element would be from garrire "to talk."

duende (n.)
Duende loosely means having soul, a heightened state of emotion, expression and authenticity. It comes from inside as a physical/emotional response to art. It is what gives you chills, makes you smile or cry as a bodily reaction to an artistic performance that is particularly expressive. Folk music in general, especially flamenco, tends to embody an authenticity that comes from a people whose culture is enriched by diaspora and hardship; vox populi, the human condition of joys and sorrows.

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🔥🚀 Keep 100% ownership of your music—your music, your rights, your way. Collaboration without compromise. Let's talk! 🎶🔥  

✨ Hi! I'm Kamran, but my friends call me Morgan ✨  

A little about me—my life began with an auspicious birth on one of the coldest nights ever recorded in Wausau, Wisconsin ❄️🌙. I've been producing music, engineering tracks, and perfecting vocals for clients for over six years 🎶. Along the way, I’ve had the honor of working with Cincinnati Ballet, Washington Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, the Walt Disney Family Museum, SONY, and JAKE Atelier Fashion, among others.  

💿 In 2020, I founded Zenith Flare Records in San Francisco after realizing that artists working with labels often have to give up partial or total ownership of their music. Not anymore, folks! 🚀 Since then, I’ve produced and engineered music for some amazing artists!—like Miraaj, Valli Mob, Nikuli, Helena of Troy, and myself under the artist names Apadravya and KXMRXN. In 2024, I transplanted ZFR to Wausau, WI 🌲🏡.  

🎭 My career took off when I won a competition during my undergrad at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to produce music for an apprentice choreographer at the San Francisco Ballet School. Overseeing the choreography workshop was none other than the critically acclaimed choreographer & former SFB soloist, Dana Genshaft. This moment led to a lasting collaboration, resulting in works for San Francisco Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Washington Ballet. 🎶  

🌀 In 2019, I was awarded the prestigious Sky High Grant, which took me to Burning Man, where I performed a live electronic healing sound bath 🌌🎛️ at Comfort & Joy’s Blacklight Temple. You can check out my video portfolio of these projects at the bottom of this bio 🎥👇.  

🎛️ If you need mixing, mastering, or are a singer, songwriter, or instrumentalist dreaming of making music, let’s chat! 📨   

Check out my website for more info on services and submitting:  
🌍 https://zenithflarerecords.com  

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✨ Current Label Members: Miraaj, Valli Mob, Apadravya, KXMRXN (with special appearances from Helena of Troy & Nikuli)  
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Music, & all major streaming platforms!  

📽 Video Portfolio of Works:  

🔹 SFCM + C&J – Burning Man 2019:  
https://vimeo.com/584823513?activityReferer=1  

🔹 The Washington Ballet 2021:  
https://vimeo.com/562590115/1bac4d5355  

🔹 The Cincinnati Ballet 2021:  
https://vimeo.com/525140089  
🛑 Password: cballet1  

🔹 The San Francisco Ballet 2021:  
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHs3OBVOyjCBvSySgWTdksZVoSJkdRoO/view?usp=drivesdk

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