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Armenian rock

Armenian rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Armenia. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Armenian rock

Armenian rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Armenia.

From Wikipedia

Armenian rock describes a wide variety of forms of rock music made in Armenia or by artists of Armenian descent.

Among the most recognized groups of Soviet era were Arthur Meschian's "Arakyalner", "1+2", "Kaleidoscope", and "Bliki". Following the loosening of state control in the early 1980s, a number of Armenian rock bands gained followers in Western Europe, such as Asparez and Ayas. Asparez was the only Armenian rock act to release an LP on the iconic Soviet label Melodiya. The bands Tarerk, Tessilk, 36.6 and Maximum had strong followings at home.

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What is Armenian rock?

Armenian rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of Armenia.

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