Aram creates sparks with fiery Latin rhythms and cool jazz harmonies
Aramik ( Aram ) Moosakhanian was born in 1967 in Southern Iran , in an Armenian family, and began studying and playing classical guitar at young age. In 2006, Aram released â?~Aha Ays Yesemâ?T, an Armenian CD, nominated for the best Alternative Album of the Year by the Armenian Music Awards. Aram followed â?~Aha Ays Yesemâ?T with the release of a Persian CD titled â?~Ghazaleh Nagoftehâ?T (Untold Poem) and a second Armenian CD â?~Aprogh Yerazâ?T (Living Dream). His recent release â?~Lost Melodiesâ?T was awarded a CAC Music Award for best Instrumental CD. Besides being a successful solo recording artist, Aram also composes and produces music for other musicians as well as for films and television.
A fresh mix of jazz and jazz-rock, blended with upbeat Spanish rhythms and influenced by Armenian and Persian music is destined to ignite and delight the worldâ?Ts senses.
Aram Moosakhanian brings a new edge to Canadian and world music with a sound that showcases the warm and rich melodies of acoustic guitars, bass and percussion to create wonderful jazz harmonies blended with an exotic blend of Armenian and Persian melodies. It is hard to sit still when Aram performs his upbeat, dance-oriented sound that is appealing to everyone, including other artists and musicians.
Aramik Moosakhanian
Aramik ( Aram ) Moosakhanian was born in 1967 in Southern Iran , in an Armenian family, and began studying and playing classical guitar at young age. In 2006, Aram released â?~Aha Ays Yesemâ?T, an Armenian CD, nominated for the best Alternative Album of the Year by the Armenian Music Awards. Aram followed â?~Aha Ays Yesemâ?T with the release of a Persian CD titled â?~Ghazaleh Nagoftehâ?T (Untold Poem) and a second Armenian CD â?~Aprogh Yerazâ?T (Living Dream). His recent release â?~Lost Melodiesâ?T was awarded a CAC Music Award for best Instrumental CD. Besides being a successful solo recording artist, Aram also composes and produces music for other musicians as well as for films and television.
Ojos Negros
Powered by Spanish guitars and Latin percussion, a love the Rumba Flamenca as well as traditional South American forms is evident in the sound of Ojos Negros. The ensemble, lead by Spanish guitarist Alvaro Oyarce, grew out of a monthly jam session in Kensington market. The quartet continues to explore Bolero, Cuban and Afro Peruvian rhythms always with a touch of their beloved Rumba Flamenca with Jose Turizo on electric Guitar and Daniel Mansilla on Percussion. Alvaro Oyarce and Aramik Moosakhanian met on Jan. 2009 and started to make music together. Deep understanding of world music and different styles gives their music a fresh mix of jazz-rock and Latin feel.
Joining the band is one of the Canadian best bass players Paco Luviano who has played with most of great and well-known musicians in Canada . On Drum they have Armando Borg, seasoned player that brings liveliness and a groove that never heard of. Finally all comes together with a beautiful touch of keyboard by Jim Finlayson, a well-known Canadian Jazz piano player.
Aramik M. /Ojos Negros will continue the path of success in Canadian and world music. Please be sure to visit their websites.
Events
New York â?" Manhattan Center Erebuni Services presents "Big Apple Music Awards" featuring International Superstars including Arash, Aramik ( Aram Moosakhanian), Central Asian Diva Nasiba Abdullaeva, international Super Star Ishtar (Alabina), Armenian pop sensation Nune, Georgian Super Star Dato Hudjadze, Azerbadzan Super Star Eyyub Yaqubov.
The unprecedented Gala Concert spectacular will be held at the Manhattan Center in New York on Sanday, November 15. International celebrities and New York 's elite, along with more than 100 master musicians and dancers, will join forces celebrate Central Asian, Caucasian and Middle Eastern culture. Show will be hosted by Big Apple Music Awards winner Samvel Grigoryan and Stella Boyadjian. Please invite all your friends and lets make this group the biggest celebration of music and culture.
