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Michelle Andonian: ‘Hope Dies Last’ project
Legendary Armenian author William Saroyan once said “I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, … Continue reading
Afterlife of Guardians of Music
A few months ago, I mentioned in a previous blog essay that I had the opportunity to “fill in” for a presentation (Armenian History through Music) that took place at Wayne State University, part of several ongoing events commemorating the Armenian Genocide. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 Years, Armenian, armenian genocide, detroit, documentary, photographs, wayne state university
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Do the arts affect your daily life?
I recently read an article that posed the question – How are the arts part of your life and how have the arts inspired you to do something unique? To me, it’s a pretty easy answer on both accounts, but … Continue reading
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Tagged affect, Armenian, art, daily life, film, inspiration, Kresge, music
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April 24, 2015
April 24th has arrived. It’s today. It is not a birthday nor a joyous occasion for me or for any Armenian around the world as it is a day that Armenians will forever know as a day of Genocide. For … Continue reading
Bogosian : A Journey to Find Our Armenian Roots
This is a year I find myself especially proud of many friends and family that have taken on projects that surround the centennial of the Armenian Genocide. I say so in this way because in my family, there has been a lifetime of … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, bogosian, centenial, documentary, Genocide, Kickstarter
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Nune’ Melikian and Komitas
This past week, I had the opportunity to perform in the same program as a young Armenian classical musician named Nune’ Melikian. She stole the show I am proud to say. Held at the Wayne State University Community Arts Auditorium … Continue reading
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Tagged armenian genocide, Komitas, Links, music, Nune, wayne state university
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Importance is recognized this 100th Year
As the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide draws closer, I have witnessed something I have not seen before – and I think like it. I realize that is an odd way to begin a blog on this subject, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 100, Armenian, centennial, Folk music, Genocide, importance, Komitas
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Guardians of Music – SUCCESS – THANK YOU!
What an unbelievable night on Monday, March 16, 2015. It is unlikely I will ever forget such a remarkable evening. The premiere of Guardians of Music was a fantastic success! The evening at Detroit Public Television raised over $50,000 with … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, detroit, detroit public TV, dptv, heritage, history, music, pbs, pledge, television, Topouzian
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T’was the Night Before The Premiere
T’was the night before the airing of Guardians of Music. And all through the house, not a creature was stirring… Except for the producer, who is anxiously awaiting to show the world his finished project. It all started September, 2013, … Continue reading
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HYE Times 