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Ara Dinkjian: The Golden Age of Armenian-American Band Music
Ara Dinkjian
Master oud player, musician, and composer Ara Dinkjian takes us on a nostalgic journey to uncover the roots and evolution of the distinctively Armenia
Ara Dinkjian: The Golden Age of Armenian-American Band Music
Master oud player, musician, and composer Ara Dinkjian takes us on a nostalgic journey to uncover the roots and evolution of the distinctively Armenian-American folk music bands in the United States. During the dynamic period of resettlement of Genocide survivors in America, these musicians produced a unique sound that blended “old-country” standards and American influences that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. For those who came of age to the soundtrack of musical giants like the Vosbikians, George Mgrditchian, Richard Hagopian, Harry Minassian, Onnik Dinkjian and Johnny Berberian, to name but a few, Dinkjian offers fascinating facts and insights about how the legacy of this golden age of Armenian-American music continues to define the Armenian identity across generations.