Category Archives: world music

Building my YouTube channel

Posted on 11/15/2022 by aratopouzian

Not too long ago, I decided that I wanted to grow my video music YouTube channel. Currently I have over 100 videos that I have posted over the last several years. In the past, I didn’t put much effort into … Continue reading →

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Musicians Reunite, No Missing Beats

Posted on 10/16/2022 by aratopouzian

This morning I was thinking about a musical gig I did the other night. Luckily now that the pandemic part of COVID seems to be behind us, playing music has picked up once again and we are seeing live music … Continue reading →

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Making Music Fun

Posted on 12/29/2021 by aratopouzian

I guess what they say is true, you can make music out of just about anything. A video that my musician friend Mark Gavoor (and fellow blogger) posted a humorous video on social media (which we have all seen before, … Continue reading →

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Why it’s important to tell your story

Posted on 12/13/2021 by aratopouzian

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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The Great Duduk Master Has Passed

Posted on 07/06/2021 by aratopouzian

The entire world music community has lost a true living legend, Armenian duduk master Djivan Gasparyan has died at the age of 92. The duduk is exclusively and internationally known as the instrument of Armenia. Made out of apricot wood with … Continue reading →

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Guy Chookoorian, Iconic Armenian Musician and Entertainer (1923 – 2021)

Posted on 04/01/2021 by aratopouzian

Unique. Pioneer. When I think of the Armenian icon Guy Chookoorian, I immediately think of these words which describe this Armenian singer, musician and actor. Sadly, he passed away on January 31st at the age of 97. “He had an … Continue reading →

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Artsakh-Armenia Relief Concert on Dec. 12th

Posted on 12/05/2020 by aratopouzian

Over the past several months we have experienced many groups throughout the diaspora helping both raise awareness and funds due to the war in Artsakh. These groups have been innovative in putting together products or offering their talents to help … Continue reading →

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Performance of a lifetime during a pandemic

Posted on 10/08/2020 by aratopouzian

It becomes an understatement and perhaps overused phrase to say that 2020 has been a tumultuous year. As a global pandemic entered our lives, we each experienced different strengths and weaknesses as we managed to adjust to even simple daily … Continue reading →

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