Author Archives: aratopouzian
Guardians of Music Re-Airs on Detroit Public TV
On February 27th, my film documentary Guardians of Music: A History of Armenian Music in Detroit re-aired as part of Armenian night on Detroit Public Television. My film followed the world premiere of Armenia, My Home produced by Emmy award … Continue reading
Armenian Float Triumphs at the Rose Bowl Parade: A Celebration of Culture and Creativity
The Rose Bowl Parade, an annual spectacle known for its breathtaking floral floats, recently witnessed a momentous victory as the Armenian float stole the show, earning accolades for its stunning design and cultural significance. In a celebration of art, craftsmanship, … Continue reading
Reflecting on a 2023 Musical Journey
As the curtains draw on 2023, I find myself humbled and grateful for the musical journey this year has unfolded. It’s been a year filled with melodies, challenges, and milestones, and I’m excited to share some of the highlights from … Continue reading
The Next Generation and Cultural Continuity
Armenia, with its rich history and vibrant cultural heritage, has faced numerous challenges throughout the years. Recently, the conflict in Artsakh has left an indelible mark on the Armenian diaspora, highlighting the need to fortify cultural bonds in the face … Continue reading
A Blind Eye to the Armenians
It’s been some time since I’ve found the motivation to compose an essay for my website. My blog predominantly revolves around arts and culture, usually maintaining an optimistic tone. Nonetheless, over the past few months, it has been challenging to … Continue reading
The Irreplaceable Essence of Live Music: Why ChatGPT Can’t Compare
Lately, I have been very curious about Chat GPT. I was at a conference and a presenter did a deep-dive into it and it intrigued me. For those unfamiliar, this is a Artificial Intelligence tool that uses language. Here is … Continue reading
My Wife is a Curious Creative
In the several years of writing this blog, I have never dedicated a post to my wife, Della, but it is certainly about time. For those of you that personally know me, know how very proud I am of my … Continue reading
A Day Later …
I actually started to compose this post in the evening of April 24. Anticipating already the sentiment that the days following when Armenians commemorate the Genocide, everyone’s social media posts and online news would go back to “regularly scheduled programming”. … Continue reading
Is anyone listening to us?
Every year I feel the strong obligation to publish a post surrounding the events of the Armenian Genocide which occurred on April 24, 1915. With each passing year, it becomes harder and harder to find the appropriate words due to … Continue reading
Zilan Tigris, Armenian Singer Killed in Earthquake
Recently, Syria and Turkey suffered a devasting 7.8 magnitude earthquake, the largest in over a century for this region. At the time of this post, over 12,000 have been confirmed dead and I am sure this number will increase over … Continue reading