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Jazz in Soviet Armenia
Datevik Hovanesian
A fascinating look at the development of jazz in Armenia, from the country's "First Lady of Jazz."

Jazz in Soviet Armenia
Renowned jazz singer and educator Datevik Hovanesian gives an interesting overview of the development of jazz in Soviet Armenia. Despite limited opportunities and restrictions on cultural exchange with the West, jazz artists continued to create and thrive in the Soviet Union even during the Cold War years. Today, they are the inspiration for a new generation of artists and music lovers.

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