Ara Topouzian

Ara Topouzian is an Armenian-American musician whose proficiency at the Kanun (Middle Eastern harp) has made him a nationally-recognized artist.
Music

Datev Gevorkian on Acoustics and preserving Armenian music

Datev Gevorkian is a budding musician who embraced music at a young age. Now, as a college student at Gordon…

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Music

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

Unique. Pioneer. When I think of the Armenian icon Guy Chookoorian, I immediately think of these words which describe this…

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AYF Olympics

Who Knew?

We are old family friends.  That friendship began with our parents through the AYF. Our Dads, both Olympic Kings, actually…

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Music

Ara Dinkjian with The Secret Trio and New York Gypsy All-Stars Live at Princeton University

As we attempt to push forward through a global pandemic, the quest to find solace in our everyday lives is…

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Diaspora

Remembering Udi Harry Minassian (1937 – 2020)

The Armenian music community has lost another gentle giant, Harry Minassian. Known throughout the east coast as a prominent oud…

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Music

Music is the Language of the Soul

When you encounter a musician like Raffi Wartanian, you are immediately reminded of the talented Armenian musicians that exist throughout…

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Music

Album Review: The Exciting Sounds of the Mal Barsamian Band

Traditional Armenian village music has traveled hundreds of years and has faced major hurdles in order to survive and tell…

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