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Articles by Melody Seraydarian

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Historical Parallels: The Importance of Listening to Indigenous Voices on Thanksgiving

November 23, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 19

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

November 9, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 2

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

October 27, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 4

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

October 20, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 12

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

October 13, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 6

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 […]

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The Case Against “Being Woke”

September 29, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 2

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 […]

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What is the role of youth in the Armenian Cause?

September 7, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 6

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 […]

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The Connection of Sound: A Conversation with Sonia Maral Ohan

September 1, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 2

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 […]

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An Ode to Armenian Cuisine

August 25, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 7

To the Armenian, the smell of traditional food cooking is what a serenade is to the ears of musicians. The history of our food is, in fact, the history of Armenian life at its most […]

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It’s all about the feeling: Meet Armenian DJ, selector and producer Darone Sassounian

August 18, 2021 Melody Seraydarian 7

Over the years, music has taken various shapes and forms. The modernization of music has had a direct impact on our culture as humans, making way for an opportunity to create a totally new world […]

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