Armik

Armik Dashchi, professionally known as Armik, is an Iranian-Armenian American New Flamenco guitarist, producer and composer.[1] Several of Armik's albums have reached Billboard's Top New Age Albums chart.[2][3][4] A child prodigy, born in Iran of Armenian descent, at seven years old he pawned his watch for a classical guitar, which he hid and practiced on in the basement. By the age of nine, Armik had completed formal music lessons as well as a rigid instructional regimen. At the age of 12, he was a professional recording artist. He launched his solo career in 1994.

Armik
Birth nameArmik Dashchi
BornIran
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1991–present
LabelsBaja/TSR Records, Bolero Records
WebsiteArmik.com

Discography

Studio Albums

  • 1994 - Rain Dancer
  • 1995 - Gypsy Flame
  • 1996 - Rubia
  • 1997 - Malaga
  • 1999 - Isla del Sol
  • 2001 - Rosas del Amor
  • 2002 - Lost In Paradise
  • 2003 - Amor de Guitarra
  • 2004 - Romantic Dreams
  • 2004 - Piano Nights
  • 2004 - Treasures
  • 2005 - Cafe Romantico
  • 2005 - Mar de Sueños
  • 2006 - Mi Pasión
  • 2006 - Christmas Wishes
  • 2007 - Guitarrista
  • 2007 - A Day In Brazil
  • 2008 - Barcelona
  • 2009 - Serenata
  • 2010 - Besos
  • 2012 - Casa De Amor
  • 2012 - Reflections
  • 2013 - Alegra
  • 2013 - Flames of Love
  • 2014 - Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 1
  • 2014 - Mystify
  • 2015 - Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 2
  • 2015 - La Vida
  • 2016 - Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 3
  • 2017 - Enamor
  • 2018 - Pacifica
  • 2019 - Alchemy

Compilations

  • 2003 - The Best of Armik
  • 2006 - Desires: The Romantic Collection
  • 2008 - Fuego Gitana: The Nuevo Flamenco Collection
  • 2014 - Greatest Hits
  • 2016 - Solo Guitar Collection

Other Compilation Appearances

  • 1997 - Gypsy Passion: New Flamenco (Narada)
  • 1998 - Gypsy Soul: New Flamenco (Narada)
  • 1999 - Obsession: New Flamenco Romance (Narada)
  • 2000 - Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume I (Baja/TSR Records)
  • 2002 - Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume II (Baja/TSR Records)
  • 2005 - Bolero Gypsies: New Flamenco - Volume I (Bolero Records)
  • 2005 - Music Fantasy: Volume I (Bolero Records)
  • 2006 - Bolero Gypsies: New Flamenco - Volume II (Bolero Records)
  • 2009 - Gypsy Spice: Best of New Flamenco (Baja/TSR Records)
  • 2013 - Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume III (Baja/TSR Records)

See also

References

  1. "Armik Biography". Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  2. "Billboard Artist Index". Billboard. 114 (40): 83. 5 October 2002. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  3. "Billboard Top New Age Albums". Billboard. 115 (38): 72. 20 September 2003. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  4. "Billboard Top New Age Albums". Billboard. 116 (28): 78. 10 July 2004. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
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