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Cascade Folk Trio represents the collaboration of three of Armenian musics most talented vocalists, Arman Aghajanyan , Ohanna Mtghyan and Armen Papikyan. Already acclaimed individually as artists, their union has resulted in the creation of one of the most popular musical groups in todays worldwide Armenian Diaspora. The trio, based in New York and Los Angeles, has created a musical force whose chemistry, stage presence, unique image and fresh interpretation of Armenian music have not previously been witnessed in the music world.
In 1999, Aghajanyan, Mtghyan and Papikyan joined forces in New York City to form the Trio. They named themselves after their favorite district in their hometown of Yerevan Cascade. While Cascade Folk Trios music can be categorized as folk, all three members have been formally trained in popular and jazz music at Yerevans College of Jazz and Pop Music. The growth of interest in their more traditional roots began while living in New York. Although receiving inspiration from all the diverse rhythms, melodies and beats of the City, the group found relief for their homesickness through Armenian music. As a result of these two inspirations, Cascade created a unique sound that utilized Jazz, Latin, R&B and Soul Music to illuminate their native Armenian Folk. In essence, theyve brought the melodies of their beloved Armenia and set them to the rhythms of the City.
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The trio considers its creative process a collaboration among equals. Based on their overall chemistry and individual talents, each member possesses his/her own distinct role. Most of Cascade Folk Trios music is created by Arman Aghajanyan. Lyrics are written by Ohanna Mtghyan and vocal arrangement is designed by Armen Papikyan.
The groups debut CD, "Cascade," was released in March 2001 to wide acclaim. Its second album, "Old Street," was released in September 2003.
Cascade Folk Trios second CD, "Old Street," showcases the groups extraordinary talents as singers, songwriters and vocal arrangers. They have brought together some of the best musicians and music arrangers in the US and Armenia to make this recording.
This CD breathes new life into an already rich vocal tradition of Armenian music by weaving folk, pop and jazz elements into an elegant tapestry of sound.
Includes nine original songs, a special music video formatted for play in all computers, a 12-panel booklet, full lyrics in Armenian, and partial lyrics in English.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful,
By A Customer
This review is from: Old Street (Audio CD)
I really enjoyed Cascade's self-titled 1st album, and so waited what seemed forever for their second. This set of recordings is more masterful and more beautiful than their first. Each track has a beauty of its own. Ohanna's voice is full of energy. She makes you want to dance! The original music, lyrics and vocal arrangements-- all by the trio themselves -- add to the uniqueness of this album. It's a treat to listen to.
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