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Ethno folk

'Horovel': Sounds of Artsakh

multimediaGuide 'Horovel': Sounds of Artsakh If you’re struggling to find that playlist that will enable maximum concentration and output at work, perhaps you might draw inspiration from the repertoire of your ancestors.

'Hamayak Jan': The tune that made 'Hamayak' a cool name

multimediaGuide 'Hamayak Jan': The tune that made 'Hamayak' a cool name One of my absolute favorite songs—Armenian or otherwise—is this remixed, modern version of "Hamayak Jan" (“Dear Hamayak”): a lighthearted, comical song about a handsome yet penniless man named Hamayak.

'Gorani': Take a trip to Medieval Armenia

multimediaGuide 'Gorani': Take a trip to Medieval Armenia This is one of those really old Armenian folk songs—like medieval old.

'Ganchoum Em, Ari Ari': A heart-wrenching declaration of love

multimediaGuide 'Ganchoum Em, Ari Ari': A heart-wrenching declaration of love "Ganchoum Em, Ari Ari" ("I’m Calling, Come Hither") is one of the most treasured and well-known Armenian folk ballads.

'Ari Im Sokhag': Armenia’s favorite lullaby

multimediaGuide 'Ari Im Sokhag': Armenia’s favorite lullaby No list on Armenian folk music would be complete without the inclusion of the lullaby, "Ari Im Sokhag" ("Come Hither, My Nightingale"). There are countless versions of this song all over the Internet and it remains one of Armenia’s favorite folk songs, which may seem baffling. Why so much love for a children’s song?

'Here's to You, Ararat': Seeing the mountain from 'the other side'

multimediaGuide 'Here's to You, Ararat': Seeing the mountain from 'the other side' Grammy Award-winning Turkish-Armenian avant-garde folk artist, Arto Tunçboyaciyan, has been reinventing the modern Armenian folk genre for the past few decades. Though not a cover, the song "Here's To You Ararat," released with his group, the Armenian Navy Band, tells of Arto’s love for Mount Ararat, once in Armenia, now in Turkey.

'Ashkharhums Imn Dun Is': A modern take on a 300-year-old masterpiece

multimediaGuide 'Ashkharhums Imn Dun Is': A modern take on a 300-year-old masterpiece The great 18th-century multilingual Armenian troubadour, Sayat Nova (“King of Songs” in Persian), captivated the Caucasus with his tales of love—often, unrequited. One of his most famous compositions, "Ashkharhums Imn Dun Is" ("In This World, You Are Mine"), is a love song in the Classical Armenian dialect. It’s romantic, poetic, and oh-so-Sayat Nova-esque.

'Alvan Varder': Vibrant roses for unrequited love

multimediaGuide 'Alvan Varder': Vibrant roses for unrequited love One of the tracks of the aptly named "Sheram" album is "Alvan Varder" (meaning “Vibrant/Colorful Roses”), a cherished love tune that will light up your néné’s face faster than you can say “çiğ köfte”

'Sareri Hovin Mernem': The timeless love ballad

multimediaGuide 'Sareri Hovin Mernem': The timeless love ballad If there were any misgivings about Armenian being a language of love and romance, this song should put those doubts to rest. "Sareri Hovin Mernem (Սարերի հովին մեռնեմ)" (“I’ll Die for the Wind of the Mountains”) is just one of those songs that can have you drop whatever you are doing to listen. Every. Single. Time.

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