Various Artists - Yeraz [Past, Present & Future Armenian Sounds] - 2x LP Vinyl

Featuring virtuosos of "Contemporary Armenian" music such as Bei Ru, Lara Sarkissian and Armen Ra, as well as shedding a light on the independent music scene in Yerevan, "YERAZ" is an exercise in ethnomusicology. Classical songs and instruments collide with the full spectrum of electronic-based music from ambient to techno and everything in between, building a mosaic inside of a specific cultural context. Whether you are looking to get lost in meditation or bring dynamic energy to a room, this record serves as a tool kit for all intents and purposes with a traditional touch. The double-LP is split between Angeleno artists (Sides A and B) incorporating folk instruments and melodies to reinterpret the "Contemporary Armenian" idea outside of the established pop landscape, and Yerevani artists (Sides C and D) emulating popular musical trends of the West through their native lexicons.

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A1	Emil Abramyan - Sky
A2	Bei Ru - Port Sayid
A3	Lara Sarkissian - Suspended In Time, By The Sea
B1	Armen Ra - Crane
B2	Deradoorian - Three Ducks
C1	Kamavosian - Massiv Calling
C2	Melineh - Antsi Antsnem
D1	Serjo - Love Delivery
D2	D.Zúk - Arevmutq
D3	Taleen Kali - Sonic Meditation