Armenia, Armenia: Armenian Songs and Dances

Issued in 2004, this album is a collection of vocal and instrumental music associated with Armenia and the Middle East. Performed by Hachig Kazarian on clarinet and his ensemble, featuring John Berberian on oud, the music ranges from songs about love (“Parov Yegar Siroon Yar”) and marriage (“Aghcheegon Yeridasart”) to energetic folk dances (“Tomzara” and “Misirlou”). The liner notes give brief descriptions of each song and list the session musicians and vocalists.

Track Listing

101	Govand	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	04:15
102	Hars Yem Pe'Room	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	03:53
103	Tomzara	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	04:35
104	Parov Yegar Siroon Yar	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	03:51
105	Daldala-Satchmé	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	03:46
106	Aghcheegon Yeridasart	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	02:39
107	Sonon Yelov	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	05:05
108	Oud Fantasy	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	04:15
109	Siretzee Yarus Dar-On	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	02:59
110	Medley: Naz Bar / Aree Balas / Yar Vor Jan Eem	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	03:25
111	Kalamatiano	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	03:22
112	Misirlou	Hachig Kazarian and His Ensemble	03:39