Kitka presents: Hasmik Harutyunyan’s Wintersongs Offering
A Medley of Armenian Christmas Carols
Hasmik Harutyunyan has dedicated her life to preserving endangered Armenian folk songs. She is renowned for her work with Yerevan’s Shoghaken Ensemble and for her mellifluous renditions of Armenian lullabies, one of the most ancient and evocative genres in Armenian music. Her quietly passionate interpretations of traditional melodies from historical villages across the Armenian plateau offer a mesmerizing glimpse into a lost world. Hasmik has been Kitka’s mentor in traditional Armenian song, dance, and cooking since 2008.
Kitka will be sharing all donations in response to this offering with Gateway Industry, an NGO providing critical humanitarian aid for the war-torn communities and populations of Armenia. (http://www.gatewayindustry.org)
AVETIS (GOOD NEWS)
A Medley of Armenian Christmas Carols from Van, Gesaria, and Mush
Today is a celebration of the Holy Birth, Good News.
The Revelation of our Lord, Good News.
Today is the justice of the sun, Good News.
He appeared amongst the people, Good News.
It is time to rejoice, jubilate, Hallelujah!
Mary went to the Door of Bethlehem, Good News.
He was born, Jesus, son of God, Good News.
They baptized Jesus, Son of God, Good News.
They wrapped Him in precious swaddling clothes, Good News.
Blessed be St. John the Baptist, Good News!
Who became godfather of Jesus, Good News!
It is time to rejoice, jubilate, Hallelujah!
Let your provisions fill with bread, Good News.Let your casks fill with wine, Good News.
Let your cradles continue to rock, Good News.
Let those who are far away, return, Good News.
The tree of incense, the palm tree branch, Good News.
Special thanks to Andranik Michaelian for translation assistance
Learn more about Hasmik at: http://www.kitka.org/hasmik
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