Culture

Serj Tankian won't have concert in Turkey

Famous American-Armenian rock singer Serj Tankian has been invited to have a concert in Turkey but he will definitely reject the invitation as it is hard for him to visit a country where he cannot freely say the truth as an artist.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:56:44 -0500

System of a Down Have Discussed Reunion

Nothing’s been set in stone, but the odds of a System of a Down reunion are higher than they’ve been since the alt-metal band parted ways in 2006 amid financial problems and creative differences.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:47:19 -0500

The Caucasus: Thomas de Waal's new book published

British journalist, researcher and former director of the Institute of Peace and War Reporting Thomas de Waal has published a new book - The Caucasus.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:18:13 -0500

Mad Men wins top Emmy for third year running

The hit US series Mad Men was among the big winners at this year's Emmy awards, taking the title for best drama series. Glee star Jane Lynch won an acting award, but the musical show was beaten in the best comedy category by Modern Family.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:11:47 -0500

Yan Anderson to have concert in Yerevan

On September 24 legendary Yan Anderson will with his Jethro Tull group have a concert in Armenia's Opera House in the framework of the festival Rock against Genocide.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:20:37 -0500

Charles Aznavour decorated with Russian award

Renowned French singer of the Armenian origin Charles Aznavour on Tuesday received the highest award of the Russian Art Festival in Cannes, the honorary award "For Outstanding Contribution for Strengthening of Cultural Relations between Russia and France."
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:17:41 -0500

Istanbul authorities cancel Djivan Gasparyan's concert with Yavuz Bingol

A joint concert by legendary Armenian duduk player Djivan Gasparyan and prominent Turkish singer Yavuz Bingol scheduled on September in Istanbul has been canceled by Turkish Government, Mr Gasparyan told.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:08:53 -0500

Karabakh president Sahakyan met with Patriarchate in Beirut

On 23 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited Patriarchate of the Armenian Catholic Church in Beirut where he met Armenian Catholic Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX, supreme hierarchs of church and representatives of the Armenian community.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:46:29 -0500

Armenian-American piano virtuoso to perform at Sourb Khach liturgy

With anticipation growing for next month's special liturgy on Akdamar Island, one of the Armenian diaspora's most accomplished piano virtuosos, Sahan Arzruni, has announced that he will also perform at Sourb Khach Church on Sept. 19.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:43:21 -0500

Kardashian autobiography to hit bookstores in November

Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe Kardashian's autobiography, Kardashian Konfidential, is due to hit bookstores on Nov. 13 (Hardcover, $25.99). The book promises to offer a peek into the private lives of the reality television stars.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:45:34 -0500

Armenian teenage singers win first prize in New Wave Junior

Razmik and Friends, a group of Armenian teenage singers participating in the New Wave Junior song contest held in Crimea, Ukraine, has shared the first prize with the Ukrainian singer Victoria Petrik in the 13-15 age category.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:41:39 -0500

Beatles director Richard Lester donates archives to BFI

The draft scripts for The Beatles' films A Hard Day's Night and Help have been donated to the British Film Institute by director Richard Lester. Simply titled The Beatles and Beatles Two, they form part of Lester's archive, which is all going to the BFI.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:10:33 -0500

Philip Kirkorov planning his retirement activities

Famous Russian singer of Armenian origin Philip Kirkorov is already planning how he will spend his time during senility. Part of the effort he is going to build a house on a land in Crimea he recently received as gift as an honorary citizen of the resort city of Yalta.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:20:29 -0500

$100,000 raised for Mesrobian Armenian School

At a gathering organized by the Mesrobian Alumni Association to welcome the newly-appointed school principal Seto Boyadjian, $100,000 was raised for the Armenian Mesrobian School in Pico Rivera, California.
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:09:13 -0500

Michelangelo's David sparks court fight as Italy claims the state owns the famous statue

Battle lines are being drawn for a courtroom fight over the ownership of Michelangelo's famous statue of David.
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:06:44 -0500

Two Jivans in Istanbul? Duduk master invited to Turkey

Famous Armenian duduk player Jivan Gasparyan has been invited to participate in a peace concert to be held in Istanbul in September, Mr Gasparyan told a press conference.
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:19:25 -0500

Loris Tjeknavorian to conduct Glendale Symphony

Glendale Symphony Orchestra has inked a temporary deal with an internationally-renowned conductor ahead of what the organization hopes will be a more long-term contract.
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:59:01 -0500

Wow! I didn't expect so many people! Serj Tankian promises to come to Armenia again

"I did not expect so many people, wow,"- famous Armenian-American rock singer and soloist of System of a Down rock group Serj Tankian said as he started to speak at a press conference today.
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:48:10 -0500

Serj Tankian will follow US Sec. Clinton’s advice and will visit Tsitsernakaberd as a human being

Famous Armenian-American singer–songwriter and composer Serj Tankian who is currently in Armenia and will have a concert here says he will definitely pay a visit to Tsitsernakaberd – the hilltop memorial complex dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide orchestrated in the breaking days of the Ottoman Empire in 1915.
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:42:40 -0500

Armenia has 2 participants in New Wave Junior festival

Fifteen representatives from 9 countries will participate in the New Wave Junior popular music international festival to be held in international children center Artek.
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:29:49 -0500