Armenia has a long tradition of music that dates back centuries. From traditional folk songs to contemporary pop hits, Armenian music has a unique sound that is both captivating and emotional. In this blog, we will explore 10 Armenian songs that everyone should know.
- “Sari Siroun Yar” by Komitas ”
- Sari Siroun Yar” is a traditional Armenian folk song that was arranged and popularized by the renowned composer Komitas. This song is a beautiful expression of love, with lyrics that compare the beloved to a beautiful yellow bird. The melody is haunting and is played on traditional Armenian instruments such as the duduk and zurna.
- Komitas’s life was spared through the intervention of a group of influential friends during the Armenian Genocide in 1915, but he lived to see everyone he loved to die in the Genocide. Komitas had never recovered from the emotional shock. He died in a psychiatric mental institute in Paris.
- Here is a modern rendition by Arpi
- “Dle Yaman” by Sayat Nova
- Sayat Nova was a prominent Armenian poet and musician who lived in the 18th century. “Dle Yaman” is one of his most famous songs, which he composed for a beautiful woman he was in love with. The song has been covered by numerous Armenian artists and has become a staple of Armenian music.
- Dle Yaman performed by Isabel Bayrakdarian, a Lebanon-born Armenian Canadian soprano, and The Minassian Duduk Quartet. Dle Yaman was one the thousands of ancient Armenian folksongs collected and preserved by Komitas.
- “Kilikia” is an Armenian folk song about the Kingdom of Kilikia. The lyrics were written by Nahabed Rusinian who was a prominent Armenian poet, publicist, physician, orator, writer, political activist, translator, and contributor to the Armenian National Constitution.
- In 2011 The Beautified Project performed Kilikia live in London for a documentary which was filmed by BBC. Soon after, the band’s American Label, requested the song to be recorded. Click here to listen and watch. p.s. there are english subtitiles.
- “PreGomesh” by Sirusho
- She wrote on her Facebook page that the song was influenced by Lorva gutanerg (Լոռվա գութաներգ) by Komitas. Click here to listen; lyrics translation in caption.
- “Asa Asdvadz” by Paul Baghdadlian
- Paul, was an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, composer, musician, entertainer, and businessman. He is referred to as the King of Love Songs. His music is loved by many Armenians and particularly by the Armenian diaspora.
In conclusion, Armenian music is a rich and diverse tradition that spans centuries. From