Author Archives: aratopouzian

My name is George and I never sing about the bitter-sweet issue of love I’m not used in rending daisies, I don’t wait for anyone’s comeback These are the lyrics to Me Lene Giorgo, a song that George Righellis made … Continue reading →

It was inevitable You and I knew it wouldn’t last No matter how much we try to defy the odds, there is always still much more to grasp I think we gave it a really good run Much to be … Continue reading →

I believe most of us can attribute a loss within our lifetime to a loved one or friend that has had a form of dementia. I have experienced it first hand with my father and grandmother. I have often said … Continue reading →

The Arts and Humanities Touring Directory features some of the state’s most-talented performing and visual artists, and humanities presenters. The directory offers artists and humanities professionals the opportunity to present their work throughout the state through work with nonprofit recipients … Continue reading →

For those that know me, know that I enjoy old movies, especially the classic comedians. Charlie Chaplin has always been one of my favorites and I have watched ever silent film to talkie he ever made. Recently a friend forwarded … Continue reading →

There is one thing that all musicians can agree upon and it involves the venues in which we play in – there are simply not enough of them. I recently performed at a small venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the … Continue reading →

  His birth name was Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian, but to his international fans, he was Charles Aznavour. A legend with a voice that captivated a diverse audience of not only Armenians, but he was a national symbol in France and … Continue reading →