Armenians on 8th Avenue

1. Seker Oglan - Nick Doneff, Marko Melkon

2. Mavilim - Marko Melkon

3. Dokumaci Kiz - Nick Doneff, Marko Melkon

4. Ninni - Madlen Araradian, Nick Doneff, Marko Melkon

5. Nazli Güzel Bebecigim

6. Adalar

7. Saba Taksim

8. Galatada Todoraki - Marko Melkon

9. Yandim Tokat Yandim - Mary "Sugar Mary" Vartanian

10. Sürmelim Gözlerine - Nick Doneff

11. Aman Memo - Nick Doneff, , Marko Melkon

12. Vurma Avci Kalbim Yarali - Nick Doneff, Marko Melkon

13. Elmas Yüzük Parmakta - Nick Doneff, Marko Melkon, , Mary "Sugar Mary" Vartanian

14. Hüzzam Taksim

15. Deveci - Nick Doneff

16. Süt Ictim Dilim Yandi - Madlen Araradian, Nick Doneff, Marko Melkon

17. Cifte Telli - Marko Melkon,

18. Ninno Yavrum

19. Su Dere Bastan Basa - Nick Doneff, Marko Melkon

20. Rast Taksim - Marko Melkon

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Armenians on 8th Avenue,Various Artists,Traditional Crossrds,40's,Armenia,Armenian,Armenian Folk,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Turkey,World Music

Average customer rating: Music and Nationalism Warm memories...excellent!!! Not Armenian

Armenians on 8th Avenue Various Artists Manufacturer: Trad. Crossroads ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Armenia | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Turkey | Middle East | International | Styles | Music 1940-1949 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000031GC Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

1. Seker Oglan - Marko Melkon
2. Mavilim - Kanuni Garbis
3. Dokumaci Kiz - Marko Melkon
4. Ninni - Madlen Araradian
5. Nazli Guzel Bebecigim - Kanuni Garbis
6. Adalar - Kanuni Garbis
7. Saba Takasim - Nishan Garbis
8. Galatada Todoraki - Marko Melkon
9. Yandim Tokat Yandim - Sugar Mary
10. Surmelim Gozlerine - Kanuni Garbis
11. Aman Memo - Kanuni Garbis
12. Vurma Avci Kalbim Yarali - Marko Melkon
13. Elmas Yuzuk Parmakta - Sugar Mary
14. Huzzam Taksim - Kanuni Garbis
15. Deveci - Kanuni Garbis
16. Sut Ictim Dilim Yandi - Madlen Araradian
17. Cifte Telli - John Pappas
18. Ninno Yavrum - Kanuni Garbis
19. Su Dere Bastan Basa - Marko Melkon
20. Rast Taksim - Marko Melkon
21. Raki Icer Gezerim - Marko Melkon
22. Guvende oyun havasi - Kanuni Garbis

Customer Reviews:

Music and Nationalism.......2001-08-28

The music on this CD is excellent. The songs, their lyrics, are traditional Turkish/Armenian/Greek from the time of the Ottoman Empire and after it. The pamphlet inside the CD says that the CD may shock Turks and Armenians alike as it is a compilation of Armenians singing and playing what are traditionally considered "Turkish" tunes. In a perfect world, this CD would do no such thing. In a perfect world, we would all know that the music played by Armenians, Greeks, Jews, and Turks from the 18th to early 20th centuries was a compilation, a glorious synthesis, of musical traditions. This CD is a testament to music's most honorable capability: that of bringing peoples together.

Warm memories...excellent!!!.......2001-08-24

Yes, this wonderful and truly magical CD is all great Turkish music, played by accomplished expatriate Armenians. For me, this really incredible music reminds me (fondly) of rainy Sat. afternoons at my (Armenian) grandma's house, where these 78's were constantly on the record player. More importantly, it allows us to hear the music of the past and of the Ottoman empire. Though this is 'city' music, it evokes much of the classical Turkish repertoire in an upbeat, honest and fun way. That it is played by Armenians is not a surprise, as Armenians originate in the geographical space called Anatolia, having been there for two or three millenia before the Turks arrived from Central Asia in the 11th century. So, 900 years of mingling and sharing allows us to question what is or is not truly Turkish or Armenian. The answer may be lost in history, but this CD isn't! Liner notes are informative about the artists and also include lyrics. It's very kool and highly recommended if you love old authentic music of the Middle East.

Not Armenian.......2000-06-04

This CD is completely Turkish. The only Armenian thing about it are the singers. It may deserve 5 stars, I cannot be the judge of that. It should be filed under Turkish music.

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