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Discotchari Presents: Armenian Retro-Ballads and Garden Fresh Picks

Los Angeles, 11.11.22

For all of its residents and visitors, Dilijan is a retreat from the noise of the world, deeply wrapped in sub-alpine forests that turn to tundra at their peaks. Its most beautiful manifestations are its simplest; a natural serenity that is impossible for the mind to resist. Pear, walnut, cornel, apple trees and more coexist with the rivers and ruminants that wander freely throughout the layered mountain landscape.

This set was mostly inspired by the harmonious scenery that Dilijan is best known for. A soundtrack of acoustic ballads, cheerful chanson, cool jazz and ethereal love songs, matching the ebb and flow of blossoms hanging from the trees. Together, these songs also highlight the various, cross-cultural musical identities that have inspired several generations of Armenian artists.

Tracklist

  • Marietta Badalyan
    Kakavik (Partridge)
  • Avo Sarkissian 
    Hishe Ayn Ore
  • Raissa Megerdichian
    Pari Janabarh (Safe Travels)
  • The Yerevan Ensemble 
    Noreets Karoon Yegav
  • Susanna Markaryan
    Yeraz (Dream)
  • Narek Dourian 
    Hey, Djan Terrek
  • Rosy Armen 
    Mardiguy Yerke
  • Melkon, Sevan 
    Mortzar Toun Kez
  • Datevik Hovanesian
    Du (You)
  • Jack Bochnaguian 
    Sonia
  • Georgy Minasyan
    Arajin Sirun Ser Chi Hasni (The First Love Gets No Love)
  • Jack Baghsaryan
    Asum Eyir (You Were Saying)
  • Nor Janabar
    Ashkheri Ser (The Love Of The World)
  • Jachadur Piliguian
    Sev Acher (Black Eyes)
  • Knarig Boyadjian 
    Arshalooyseen (Aurora)
  • Hratch Der Sarkissian, Ara Alexanian 
    Gue Hishes Sirelis
  • Liz Sarian
    Anouchik Yardjan (Sweet Dear)
  • Harouth Bezdjian
    Tchinar Es (You Are A Plane Tree)