The Shoghaken Ensemble

An exploration of the rich tradition of Armenian folk music forged in the long historical shadow of Mt. Ararat - from Anatolian wedding dance to Transcaucasian lullaby, pagan ritual melody to bardic love song.

The Shoghaken Ensemble is Armenia's preeminent group performing this music today, playing on traditional instruments in a lyrical style that captures the haunting beauty of one of the world's oldest musical legacies. Musicians include Gevorg Dabaghyan, Armenia's greatest living daduk player, and the renowned folk singer Hasmik Harutyunyan.

This recording features 19 beloved songs:
Karabakhi Harsanekan Bar
Janoy
Im Khorodik Yar
Shorora (Sheram)
Karabakhi Horovel
Kani Voor Jan Im (Sayat Nova)
Khooti Gorani
Ishkhanabar
Sev Moot Amber
Shiraki Harsanekan Bar
Nazani (Sayat Nova)
Mokats Mirza
Khnotsu Yerk
Mur Tan Itev
Tamir Agha Bar
Pootanya Ororotsayin
Saren Gookayi (Sheram)
Armenak Ghazariani Yerk
Kacheri Bar