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Songs and Dances of Armenia

Various Artists
Songs and Dances of Armenia Songs and Dances of Armenia is a collection of Armenian folk songs, love songs, and folk dances recorded in Armenia for Folkways Records and originally released in 1952. Several different artists and ensembles perform; the dances feature some call-and-response lines and other vocal parts to sing along. The music is played using traditional Armenian instruments like the tar, saz, and kemancha. The liner notes include the Armenian lyrics, transliterated lyrics, and English translations.

Track Listing

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101
Tatul Altunian and ensemble
01:57
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102
V. Saakian and the Gusan Vocal Ensemble
02:49
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103
Tatul Altunian and ensemble
02:18
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104
S. Mkrtchian with folk instrumental ensemble
02:27
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201
L. Madolan, G. Giurjan, and M. Oganesian
02:43
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202
L. Madolan, G. Giurjan, and M. Oganesian
03:00
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203
A. Merangulian with folk instrumental ensemble
02:55
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204
A. Merangulian with folk instrumental ensemble
03:09