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Gypsy Esma: Macedonian Queen Passes

Growing up and listing to all forms of Middle Eastern music allowed me to enter the world of Roma, music of the Balkans. As I got older and become more interested in varying forms of music, I discovered the varies … Continue reading

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Creative Profile: Nairi Bagdasarian

Nairi Bagdasarian, 25 years old, lives in Farmington Hills Michigan. She went to the University Of Michigan’s School of Art & Design, and since then been working as a graphic designer, but also create paintings that are for sale. “My … Continue reading

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Armenian Music of Hachig & Richard – Video Clips

Last weekend at St. John’s Armenian Church and the ACYOA celebrated history with a dance that featured some of the present day legends of Armenian folk music. Both Hachig Kazarian and Richard Hagopian adorned the stage with Michael Kazarian and … Continue reading

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Creative Profile: Levon Kafafian

Detroit-based, New York born, Levon Kafafian is a multi-media Armenian-American artist creating tactile and sensory works that explore the spaces between people, nature and culture. He is the founder of Fringe Society, where he teaches classes and workshops on textile … Continue reading

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Leonard Cohen Dies

A sad evening in the music world. Legendary songwriter, vocalist and musician Leonard Cohen has passed at the age of 82. Cohen was known for his poetry, his controversial lyrics and to me, he was known as an artist that … Continue reading

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Creative Profile: Victor Ghannam, Musician

Victor Ghannam is a self taught musician who has performed throughout Europe, the Middle East, North, Central, and South America on a variety of instruments, mainly the Oud and Qanun. He began his musical life at the age of 4 … Continue reading

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Apply for a Kresge Artists Fellowship!

Kresge Arts in Detroit will award 18 Kresge Artist Fellowships ($25,000 each plus professional practice opportunities), and two Gilda Awards ($5,000 each) to metro Detroit artists (Wayne, Oakland & Macomb counties). Kresge Artist Fellowships and Gilda Awards are given to … Continue reading

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Creative Profile: Cathy Jacobs, Artist

Cathy Jacobs is a working artist who calls herself a weaver and a painter. Ms. Jacobs has been painting since her early childhood, but it was not until 2014 that she learned to weave while in graduate school. It immediately … Continue reading

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Kresge Artist Fellows at Will Leather

Wayne State University (WSU) honored all Kresge Artist Fellows that were affiliated with the college either as past student or professor at a private reception last night in Midtown Detroit. This event was coordinated by the College of Fine, Performing and Communication … Continue reading

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Creative Class: Ann Delisi, WDET

Ann Delisi has been an influential part of Detroit media for more than 20 years. From radio to television to voiceovers, Ann Delisi is a familiar voice to metro Detroiters. A Wayne State grad and former WDET staffer (1983-1995), Ann … Continue reading

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