Category Archives: music
Interview with Armenian Kanonist Jack Chalikian by Paul Maranian, Antranig Kzirian, Harry Kezelian
This is a in-depth personal interview with one of my Armenian musical mentors, Jack Chalikian. I wrote a short blog about Jack in 2014 but this interview gives a great insight to Jack’s background, his influences and music. Paul Maranian (Scottsdale, … Continue reading
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TheOudPlayer Releases Album – nOUD
Antranig Kzirian has always loved music and so it was no surprise that he gravitated to the oud (Middle Eastern lute) as a young Armenian musician from Philadelphia. “The oud cast a spell over me from a young age. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, Bilezikjian, mgrdichian, music, nOUD, oud, solo
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Giving back, providing a difference to Detroit children
The other day I was given a unique opportunity to “pay it forward” within the Detroit community by providing music and education to area children. The Detroit Institute for Children provides a passionate, integrated approach to services for Michigan’s children … Continue reading
Mimi’s kanun gets a new life
Over twenty years ago, I purchased a kanun from an artist named Mimi Spencer. She was a fantastic person, very giving of her talent and time to musicians. I dont remember when or how I met her, but it was before … Continue reading
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Tagged dupont, kanun, Middle Eastern music, mimi spencer, pvf, strings
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An Armenian Trilogy – World Premiere this October, 2017
As a proud Armenian, I have always been conscience of the Armenian Genocide and as a rule, made sure to try and educate non-Armenians about the Genocide. When the 100th anniversary of the Genocide was upon us, this sense of … Continue reading
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Armenian musician, Set Proodian passes at 97
On May 25, 2017, the Armenian music world lost another one of its members; Set Proodian passed away at the age of 97. I did not personally know Set, but I was certainly familiar with who he was as a musician along … Continue reading
The Promise – Detroit Premiere
In many ways, this is a difficult blog for me to put together. So many thoughts and directions I want to take and talk about surrounding the major motion picture, The Promise especially as today marks the 102nd anniversary of … Continue reading
Posted in Armenian, armenian genocide, music, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian Bale, detroit, Eric Esrailian, film premiere, kanun, Kirk Kerkorian, Livonia, michigan, music, Oscar Isaac, oud, Phoenix Theatres, Terry George, The Promise
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Creative Class: Michael Shimmin
Michael Shimmin is one of the most in-demand percussionists in the state of Michigan. Well versed in the styles of jazz, world, folk, rock, and classical music, he continually proves to be a valuable asset to any musical project. Graduating … Continue reading
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Creative Class: Jason Gittinger
Jason Gittinger is an avid community builder and entrepreneur. Through his music school, The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music® he goes out of his way to educate and nurture young and aspiring musicians about being a professional in … Continue reading
Posted in Business of Music, Creative Industries, Gigs, music
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Creative Profile: Rick Robinson
Rick Robinson began playing double bass in Highland Park public schools until he attended Interlochen Arts Academy, Cleveland Institute of Music and New England Conservatory. He held several principal positions in regional orchestras as well as the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra … Continue reading
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Tagged classical, cuttime, detroit, music, symphony
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