Category Archives: Reflections
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
Posted in Armenian, armenian genocide, culture, film, Genocide, music, Reflections
Tagged Andrew Goldberg, Ara Topouzian, Armenia My Home, armenian genocide, Armenian music, art, culture, detroit, documentary, dptv, Guardians of Music, history, kanun, music, pbs, television
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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
Posted in Armenian, detroit, Middle Eastern music, music, Reflections, world music
Tagged 2023, 2024, Armenian, art, Clarinet, detroit, dumbeg, kanun, michigan, music, oud, Refections
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The Magic and Sustainability of the Silver Screen
We all can relate to the fact that the pandemic halted or altered our lives for over two years. As we seem to have returned to a new norm of a ‘normal life’, on occasion, certain thoughts attract my attention. … Continue reading
Posted in detroit, film, Reflections, Uncategorized
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A Cultural Experience Performing at The Hawk
In the last few years, I have tried to avoid writing blog posts about my performances as I am really looking to create content in these postings which may be more thought provoking or promotional of other topics. However, I … Continue reading
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What time are you creative?
Recently, I saw an article headline which immediately grabbed my attention. The Quiet Joys of the Very, Very Early Morning Club. It was written by Jason Gay and published in the Wall Street Journal. When I opened the article, I … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, Reflections
Tagged awake, coffee, creative mornings, creativity, exercise, ideas, mental, mornings, sleep, writing
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Michigan State University: Creativity in the Time of Covid-19
In this blog I have often discussed how the pandemic affected Michigan artists. The ability to adjust to an environment that disabled the ability to perform in front of a live audience, to be able to see instant gratification for … Continue reading
Posted in art, art work, covid19, Creative Industries, creativity, culture, music, Reflections
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When Did That Happen?
So another year has flown by, almost behind us, and with comes another year of a pandemic. It is a bit surreal now to thing that we have been in a global pandemic for two years. It also seems that … Continue reading
Posted in Armenian, detroit, music, Reflections
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Why it’s important to tell your story
Last month I had an opportunity to share my passion of Armenian music to a new audience. I was invited to present at TEDx Detroit,. Several years ago I presented at TEDx Oakland University, which was a fabulous experience and … Continue reading
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Creating Out of Nowhere
Of all times to come up with an idea for a blog post, it was while I was outside, after dinner, doing mindless yardwork. Calling it mindless is not an insult because it is not something I dread doing, I … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, Reflections
Tagged brain, creative, creativity, endorphin, mind, yard work
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