Hye Key
To Armenian Media Naysayers: Read It and Weep
“Whatever may have been their destiny – and it has been bitter – whatever it may be in future, their country must ever be one of the most interesting on the globe; and perhaps their […]
Articles by Melody Seraydarian
Music
Stories of Wanderlust: On singer-songwriter Bedouine’s new album Waysides
With the same honeyed voice and enchanting, finger-picked acoustic instrumentals, singer-songwriter Bedouine returns with the release of her new album Waysides. A harmonious blend of her tried-and-true style, Bedouine is a master of her craft, […]
Hye Key
Historical Parallels: The Importance of Listening to Indigenous Voices on Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, amidst the most merciless attack our motherland has faced since the 2020 Artsakh War, I can’t help but draw parallels between our people’s struggles and the struggles of the Native Americans, especially during […]
Film
A Country Ready to Take Flight: Nora Martirosyan’s “Should the Wind Drop,” Armenia’s 2022 Oscar submission
A film showcasing an unimaginable reality, Nora Martirosyan’s Should the Wind Drop (Si le vent tombe, Երբ որ քամին հանդարտվի) is a bittersweet portrait of an anxiety-ridden Artsakh through the eyes of international auditor Alain […]
Film
Understanding Beyond the Numbers: A conversation with “Mothers of Goris” director Hovig Kazandjian
It was July of 2021 when the team at Miaseen Inc., an Armenian digital entertainment company, decided to fly out to Armenia to amplify the unwritten stories and silenced voices that exist in the motherland. […]
Food
For the Love of Food and Culture: A Conversation with Lara Karamardian of Achki Chop
It’s a phrase we’re all familiar with. “How much should I put in?” We would ask our grandparents and parents regarding a particular ingredient to place in a bowl, watching their capable hands handle the […]
Music
Element Band returns for a magical night in Los Angeles
A unique crowd of all ages came together at The Ford on Sunday evening to revel in the tried and true musical genius of Element Band. Nestled in the lush hills of Hollywood, California, bits […]
Hye Key
The Case Against “Being Woke”
Woke /wōk/ | verb Informal Alert to injustice in society, especially racism. Almost always used to describe people who are painfully the opposite. For modern protest movements, there is no denying the weight of social […]
Hye Key
What is the role of youth in the Armenian Cause?
After the US recognition of the Armenian Genocide, priorities among the Armenian youth have dramatically shifted. What exactly do we stand for now? The once noble cause of genocide recognition has been accomplished. One of […]
Music
The Connection of Sound: A Conversation with Sonia Maral Ohan
The independent music scene is home to some of the most innovative artists creating music today. One of these artists is Los Angeles-based Armenian-American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and mixing engineer Sonia Maral Ohan. After graduating from […]