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19:00 | Djivan Gasparyan. Favourites |
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 Djivan Gasparyan, one of the Armenia's greatest musicians, is the foremost master of the duduk. Owing in part to his recordings and concerts over the past few decades, the duduk and Armenian music have received widespread international attention. Djivan Gasparyan was born in 1928 is an Armenian musician and composer. He plays the duduk, a double reed woodwind instrument related to the orchestral oboe. Gasparyan is known as the Master of the duduk. He has won four world-wide gold Medal UNESCO competitions (1959, 1962, 1973, and 1980). In 1973, he became the first musician to receive the honorary title of People's Artist of Armenia. In 2002, Gasparyan received the WOMEX (World Music Expo) lifetime achievement award. Gasparyan has toured the world several times with a small ensemble playing Armenian folk music. He has collaborated with many artists, such as Hossein Alizadeh, Sting, Erkan Oğur, Michael Brook, Peter Gabriel, Brian May, Lionel Richie, Derek Sherinian, Ludovico Einaudi, Boris Grebentshikov, and Hans Zimmer.
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20:00 | Skye & Ross from Morcheeba (UK) |
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 Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey, founder members of Morcheeba have produced a new album as SKYE | ROSS. It will have the signature mix of influences from trip hop, blues and downtempo soul that Morcheeba’s fans love so much. Skye has one of the most recognisable voices on the planet, hearing her smooth, effortless tone teamed with Ross’ psychedelic guitar is an unforgettable, spellbinding experience! Their album will be released in September 2016 and supported by an extensive world tour. Join them on their journey...Read More
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