Show Notes
S1S9 Music in a Time of War: Armenia Vibes
Born out of the COVID crisis of 2020, a team of Armenian professionals created a cultural media platform called Armenia Vibes to showcase creative talent in Armenia. When a war broke out that saw many of their compatriots go to the front line, they quickly pivoted by leveraging their platform to raise money towards relieve efforts currently being undertaken in Artsakh and Armenia.
In this episode meet some of the Armenia Vibes team members, including The Bambir lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Narek Barseghyan, graphic designer and photographer Arsineh Valladian, and entrepreneur Zak Valladian. We will feature live performance highlights from recent Armenia Vibes broadcasts as well as studio selections from The Bambir and System of a Down.
Armenia Vibes live curated tracks are performed by the Artsakh Band, Aveluk, and Shushi Qouchi Band. The Bambir studio track "Gzhi Harsaniq" and System of a Down studio track "Protect the Land" are also showcased on this episode.
For more information on Armenia Vibes and the artists they have broadcast, please go to ArmeniaVibes.com. Donations can be made through their site.
For alternative ways to support humanitarian efforts in Artsakh and Armenia, please visit ArmeniaFund.org
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