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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
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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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Is anyone listening to us?
Every year I feel the strong obligation to publish a post surrounding the events of the Armenian Genocide which occurred on April 24, 1915. With each passing year, it becomes harder and harder to find the appropriate words due to … Continue reading
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Tagged armenian genocide, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Blockade, Destruction, Genocide, government, history, history repeats itself, Republic of Artsakh, Turkey
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The Genocide defines who I am as an Armenian
Those that follow my articles know that the focus has always been on arts and culture. I don’t debate politics or engage in those thoughts, unless it is about my ethnic background, being an Armenian. To me, that’s a different … Continue reading
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Tagged 106 Years Genocide, Armenian, armenian genocide, art, Genocide, music
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Songs of Solomon, Armenia’s Entry for Academy Awards
“The boy would grow up to be known as Komitas. He would rise above his humble beginnings to eventually be known as the savior of Armenian music” Recently I had the opportunity to screen Armenia’s official entry for the upcoming … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Film Critics about The Promise
Dear film critics, Since its release on April 21st, much has been written and commented about the major motion picture, The Promise. Articles describing the making of the film and its importance have been well documented and favorable, however my disappointment and … Continue reading
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Tagged armenian genocide, Box Office, Christian Bale, film, Kirk Kerkorian, Oscar Isaac, The Promise
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One year later, what’s next?
For the Armenians, 2015 was an important year. Notice I didn’t say it was a memorable or a joyous year. It was the year that Armenians from around the world commemorated, remembered, mourned and bonded over the 100th year of … Continue reading
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Tagged 100th, Ara Dinkjian, Armenian, armenian genocide, commemoration, Genocide, music, oud
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Michelle Andonian: ‘Hope Dies Last’ project
Legendary Armenian author William Saroyan once said “I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, … Continue reading
Afterlife of Guardians of Music
A few months ago, I mentioned in a previous blog essay that I had the opportunity to “fill in” for a presentation (Armenian History through Music) that took place at Wayne State University, part of several ongoing events commemorating the Armenian Genocide. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 Years, Armenian, armenian genocide, detroit, documentary, photographs, wayne state university
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Nune’ Melikian and Komitas
This past week, I had the opportunity to perform in the same program as a young Armenian classical musician named Nune’ Melikian. She stole the show I am proud to say. Held at the Wayne State University Community Arts Auditorium … Continue reading
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Tagged armenian genocide, Komitas, Links, music, Nune, wayne state university
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