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 “The sound of Ancient Armenia — reinvented for the 21st century.” 

New Recording Out Now!

The Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, contemporary post-minimalism, and the energy of jazz and rock. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play new music based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash.

 

Written by Armenian-American composer John Hodian, The Naghash Ensemble’s “Songs of Exile” is a profound meditation on man's relationship to God from the perspective of a monk forced to live in exile for many years. Part folk music, part classical, and profoundly moving.

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Upcoming Concerts

“A stunning discovery sung by Armenia’s most fascinating female vocalists.”—Bayerischer Rundfunk

 

Apr 13, 2021 L'Archipel Fouesnant, France
 Apr 15, 2021  Stadttheater Lindau Lindau, Germany
 Apr 18, 2021  CC Ter Dilft Bornem, Belgium
 Apr 20, 2021 Nomus Festival Novi Sad, Serbia
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New Recording Now Available

The Naghash
Ensemble Live,
Volume I

 

“An enchanting elixir of sounds based on new Armenian folk
and centuries-old poetry”
—KEXP

 

For the first time, we’ve captured the energy of The Naghash Ensemble live in concert. We're releasing the recording as a digital download directly from our store, so you’ll have the music immediately, and you’ll be supporting this unique musical group.

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“The spiritual beauty of the music provokes a mix of joy and ecstasy” 
— J-P Brossard, Les Trans Musicales

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CDs, Books & Downloads

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The Naghash Ensemble’s 
“Songs of Exile” Trilogy

(CDs & Books)

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The Naghash Ensemble Live,
Volume I

(Digital Download)

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Songs of Exile, Volume III: Lamentations & Benedictions

(CD & Book)

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Who We Are
The Naghash Ensemble

 

Armenians have a profound sense of history. With a culture that dates back to Urartian times (900 B.C.) and a musical legacy that includes such powerful figures as Mesrop Mashtots, Sayat Nova, and Komitas, there is a lot to be proud of.

 

With its eye on the 21st century, The Naghash Ensemble continues this lineage of tradition and innovation by combining ancient Armenian culture with elements of new classical music, medieval polyphonic vocal music, jazz, folk, and rock.

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“To me, Hasmik has one of the most hauntingly beautiful voices in all of Armenia, if not the world! When I first heard her singing in the ancient temple of Garni, I was mesmerized. My determination to use this exquisite sound in a new way is what eventually gave birth to The Naghash Ensemble.” — John Hodian

 

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