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An Eastern Wind Reunion

Posted on 03/02/2016 by aratopouzian

As many of you know, music is not my full time occupation. I am happy that it is not and very fortunate that it permeates my life in the manner in which it does – when I want it to. The … Continue reading →

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Liana Aghajanian, Welcome to Detroit!

Posted on 02/11/2016 by aratopouzian

I met a truly inspiring young lady last tonight, Liana Aghajanian. She is new to Detroit coming from Los Angeles as she is a recipient of a residency for two years, part of Write-A-House. She was one of 232 applicants from around … Continue reading →

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Are you a Musicpreneur?

Posted on 01/21/2016 by aratopouzian

Around this time each year, I seem to have the discussion with people about the fine line between being a musician and business professional. This topic probably pops up due to the timing surrounding when Kresge Artist Fellow applications are … Continue reading →

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Think Like An Artist

Posted on 06/11/2015 by aratopouzian

Over the weekend, my family and I visited downtown Farmington, Michigan for the annual Art on the Grand, which is an artisan festival that I am sure we have all experienced in in one fashion or another in our communities. … Continue reading →

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Afterlife of Guardians of Music

Posted on 06/02/2015 by aratopouzian

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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Guardians of Music – SUCCESS – THANK YOU!

Posted on 03/21/2015 by aratopouzian

What an unbelievable night on Monday, March 16, 2015. It is unlikely I will ever forget such a remarkable evening. The premiere of Guardians of Music was a fantastic success! The evening at Detroit Public Television raised over $50,000 with … Continue reading →

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Guardians of Music AIRS on March 16, 2015!

Posted on 01/16/2015 by aratopouzian

It’s official! My film documentary will be on television in exactly two months! Guardians of Music: A History of Armenian Music in Detroit airs on Detroit Public Television on Monday, March 16, 2015 starting at 9:30pm! The entire process has … Continue reading →

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Post Film Period for Hye Times

Posted on 11/06/2014 by aratopouzian

Filmed interviews are now complete, the hard work begins! Continue reading →

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The old neighborhood – Stockade, Sammy Gs, Solvey Street – Part 1

Posted on 10/10/2014 by aratopouzian

This week I did something I haven’t done in over twenty years – I went back to the “old neighborhood”. Let me set the record straight, I was never part of the old neighborhood but I feel the close kinship to … Continue reading →

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100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Posted on 02/03/2014 by aratopouzian

When I started my Detroit Hye Times project, I didn’t realize how close I was going to be with the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide which is in 2015. It was not my intent in creating this project … Continue reading →

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