Rosie (Toumanian) Nisanyan, Author at The Armenian Weekly
Culture| The Armenian Weekly
is a composer and documentarian with projects ranging from concert works to multimedia collaborations and film scores. As a first generation Armenian-American and having come from a family directly affected by the Lebanese Civil War and Armenian Genocide, she uses a sonic palette that draws on her heritage, interest in music as documentary, and background in experimental composition to progressively blend the old with the new. A strong believer in freedom of speech and the arts as an amplifie...| Phenotypic Recordings
Founded in 2015 by husband and wife Armen and Mary Karaoghlanian, the Armenian Film Society (AFS) has been on a mission to connect and support Armenians in the film industry worldwide. Through screenings, Q&As and workshops, AFS has spent the last 10 years promoting the incredible and varied work of Armenian filmmakers, writers, actors, executives …| The Armenian Weekly
“Goozes???” If you hear that coming from someone’s phone, they are probably watching a Jack Jr. clip! Known for engaging with the audience, Jack Assadourian Jr. has toured the country—and most recently, Armenia—delighting the public with his unique brand of comedy. Every stand-up show guarantees real-life stories about growing up in the diaspora as an …| The Armenian Weekly
Founded by Ara Dabandjian in 2005, Element Band began as a world music ensemble with a mission to popularize traditional songs. Under Dabandjian’s direction, the band reimagines traditional Armenian music for today’s audiences, balancing nostalgic melodies with contemporary instrumentation. 20 years on, Element Band remains a mainstay of the Armenian community, performing regularly throughout the …| The Armenian Weekly
