Category Archives: Armenian

An annual observance – 105 years later

Posted on 04/24/2020 by

I find it difficult to write about the Armenian Genocide each year, but I feel that doing so is a personal obligation that I have in order to acknowledge the atrocities of April 24, 1915.   The reality is that … Continue reading →

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Experiencing COVID-19 as a musician

Posted on 03/22/2020 by

In the past several days, we have all been experiencing surreal moments in our lives pertaining to the corona virus pandemic. This hits hard for each of us in different ways and how we react and respond will indicate the … Continue reading →

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Nina Stern & The Crane

Posted on 02/15/2020 by

I am a frequent user of the online music app, Spotify, which has allowed me the ability to experience a broad range of musical artists and genres. As a matter of fact, I have discovered more artists using this app … Continue reading →

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The Exciting Sounds of the Mal Barsamian Band

Posted on 12/03/2019 by

Traditional Armenian village music has traveled hundreds of years and has faced major hurdles in order to survive and tell an important story about the Armenian people. So much has been lost due to the horrors of the Armenian Genocide, … Continue reading →

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The Genius of Komitas, 150 Years Later

Posted on 11/04/2019 by

Armenians, worldwide, celebrate a significant birthday this year, for a man named Komitas Vartapet. Known throughout all Armenians and musicians alike, as well as composers, and historical scholars as the ‘Father of Armenian Music’. Following a concert of Komitas’ music in … Continue reading →

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The Next Generation of Armenian Musicians

Posted on 09/19/2019 by

A topic of continued discussion has always surrounded the “next generation” when it pertains to industry or when discussing the future of just about anything. Music is no stranger to this conversation as a matter of fact, it is imperative … Continue reading →

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The Sarkissian Brothers: Mike & Buddy

Posted on 08/12/2019 by

Recently on Facebook, someone posted the asked the question to readers to mention the name of a Middle Eastern musician ‘gone but not forgotten’. As Facebook inquiries go, this was actually interesting to see all the names generated in this … Continue reading →

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