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It's Here! On Aravod's 10th anniversary, we are proud to announce the availability of our long awaited CD release, "Gamar." With 21 songs and at almost 65 minutes it is an exciting mix of Armenian Traditional and Modern selections, Greek, and Arabic music. If you liked "Until the Night," you will love this one! Please click the "Buy Now" button above or check out the listing of the songs, along with sound clips! Here are some notable reactions:

“Gamar by the Aravod Ensemble is a multifaceted musical undertaking. I enjoyed the choice of selections...old and new alike. The group clearly demonstrates a sincere respect for traditional Armenian and Middle Eastern music and this perspective is expressed very nicely throughout this CD. I commend Aravod's talent, youthful enthusiasm and versatile interpretation of our past and present musical styles.”

--John Berberian

"My highest compliments and praises to the Aravod Ensemble for continuing

the music culture of our Armenian heritage. I am indeed pleased to see and

hear these youthful Armenians recapture the spirit and character of the

heartfelt music passed on to us from previous generations."

-- Dr.John Vartan

“The baton has been passed, our Armenian-American music is in the able hands of the Aravod band. We can all rejoice in listening to this refreshing young group of musicians.”

--Onnik Dinkjian

"The Aravod Band uses innovative arrangements in their performance of

Armenian and other ethnic music."

--John Bilezikjian

"Aravod is truly a group of talented young Armenian adults keeping our

culture and music traditions alive."

--Richard A. Hagopian

"Congratulations on your latest recording. Thank you for continuing the tradition of Armenian music as we enjoy and have been trying to preserve in the United States. It is gratifying to know that the younger generation is keeping up this tradition."

--Hachig Kazarian

"With their newest recording, Gamar, Aravod once again claims its musical inheritance while at the same time widening the cultural landscape and bringing it into the future. Simply put, I'm a big fan."

--Ara Dinkjian

To purchase by check or money order, please make payable to:

Armen Sevag
1267 Brookstone Drive
Boothwyn PA, 19061

Track Listing:
(Click Underlined Song for Sample)

1. Under the Apple Tree (Traditional)
2. Armenian Dance (Traditional)
3. On the Tree (Traditional)
4. Ha Nina (Popular)
5. Laz (Traditional)
6. Tamzara (Traditional)
7. Farahfahza Longa (Riyad Al-Sunbati)
8. Fige Kiasemeh (Popular)
9. Raks El Qamar (C. Marashlian)
10. Dari Lolo (Popular)
11. Costa (Traditional)
12. Konyali (Traditional)
13. Kalamatiano (Traditional)
14. Memoriam (L. Aprahamyan)*
15. Hijaz Sirto (Traditional)
16. Layla (Farid El-Atrache)
17. With Your Dark Eyes (Popular)
18. Playful Dance (Traditional)
19. Oh Until When (Popular)
20. I Can't Go Away (Popular)
21. Shalakho (Traditional)
*In memory of Gusan Aram Asatryan