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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
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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Public Domain Day was January 1st
January 1st of each year marks Public Domain Day. I have to be honest and tell you that I had never paid attention to this annual “holiday”, but this year there seems to be some additional buzz surrounding the different … Continue reading
Posted in art, art work, creativity
Tagged art, Authors, Charlie Chaplin, creative, Hemingway, Jazz Singer, Metropolis, movies, music, Public Domain, Sherlock Holmes
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March is Arts Advocacy Month
“The arts create connection, community, belonging, and joy. In the worst of times, the arts create all of that and more—and most of all, the arts create hope” from the American for the Arts website. As a council member of … Continue reading
Posted in art, creativity, culture, Uncategorized
Tagged advocacy, art, CAN, culture, Farmington Hills, Funding, MACC, michigan, Novi, policy
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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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Cultural Identity, Repeated History
105 years ago, our ancestors were driven from their homelands by the order of the Turkish government. A well documented massacre that can be easily researched for those unfamiliar with this important and dark piece of Armenian history. In order … Continue reading
Armenian Liturgical Music performed on traditional instruments
Recently I received an email from a friend that shared a rare look and sound of Armenian liturgical music performed on traditional instruments. After posting on my personal Facebook page, the comments and views went through the roof. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Armenian, art, Liturgical, Uncategorized
Tagged Armenian Weekly, art, church, inspiration, music
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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown – Armenia
If you haven’t heard about the recent episode of Anthony Bourdain traveling to Armenia as part of his series Parts Unknown, you have most likely been living under a rock for the last month. I have to admit I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Bourdain, Armenia, art, children, CNN, Food, Karabagh, Parts Unknown
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Creative Class: Monte Nagler
Monte’s photographs, which have won numerous awards, are found in many private and public collections including the Detroit Institute of Art; the University Of Michigan Museum Of Art; the Grand Rapids Art Museum; The State of Michigan; General Electric Corporation: BASF … Continue reading
Posted in art, Creative Industries, Uncategorized
Tagged art, artists, photo, photography
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Chaplin’s Pawnshop 100 Year Birthday
As we get older, the more we reflect on our past. Depending on where our minds are on a particular day, this could be a good memory or a bad one. Today I saw a tweet that showed that yesterday (October … Continue reading
Posted in Humor in Music
Tagged 100 Years, art, Charlie Chaplin, Comedy, film, Golden Age, Memories, movie, music, silent
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HYE Times 