Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble – AvantaganSan Francisco, USA – Avantagan (7/8 Music Productions) is the new album by John Chookasezian, a native of New York, who has been playing Armenian folk music for over 35 years. He founded the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble and has performed for both Armenian and non-Armenian communities from the Eastern Seaboard to the West Coast in United States. He holds a Graduate degree from University of Nevada in Music and Education, where he taught Music and Ethnic Studies for three years.John, who is a premier clarinetist, along with his singer wife Barbara and the entire Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble were invited to Armenia for performances in 1999. This turned out to be a historic series of concerts in the Republic of Armenia. Since 1994 the ensemble has been presenting Traditional Armenian Concert Programs encompassing the classical, folkloric, and the troubadour music from both Eastern and Western Armenia.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
