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Armenians in America

President Joe Biden’s official recognition of the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire more than a century ago has been greeted by celebrations from Armenian Americans. While the nation has yet to feel the repercussions of such a bold statement on our geopolitical relations with Turkey, it is a time to remember the contributions of the Armenian diaspora in the nation’s socio-cultural life from art, music, food and politics. Learn more about the genocide and how the experiences of the Armenian diaspora has shaped the nation.

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Oud Future: Producer Bei Ru Remixes Armenian Vinyl Archives
L.A.-based producer Bei Ru's new album, "Saturday Night at the Magic Lamp" features a mix of Armenian sounds with modern disco and hip-hop beats.
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Radio Personality Art Laboe
Esteemed radio host Art Laboe has spent decades taking song dedications and creating a space for inclusion and diversity. With his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 89-year-old Armenian American radio personality has no plans to retire a...
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The Enduring Mysteries of Zorthian Ranch
Nestled in the foothills of Altadena lies the infamous 48-acre art junkyard "Zorthian Ranch," built by Armenian Genocide survivor Jirayr Zorthian.
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Where Color Meets Spirit: The Paintings of Vera Arutyunyan
As Armenian-born Vera Arutyunyan struggled to adapt to her new home in the Los Angeles, she turned to painting to express her innermost emotions.
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Memories of El Monte: Art Laboe's Charmed Life On Air
Laboe came to El Monte because regulations in the city of Los Angeles did not allow public dances for patrons under 18, who formed the core of Laboe's audience.
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Serj Tankian: Where I'm From
For Artbound's new "Where I'm From" series, we talk with Los Angeles musician Serj Tankian.
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