Aram Asatryan


Aram Asatryan was an Armenian singer and songwriter of Armenian pop and rabiz music, known for his energetic concerts.

Career

Ever since his childhood years, Aram was recognized as a prodigal musician. In 1985, Asatryan formed his own band. Later in life, he gained fame for his distinct voice and musical styling, and was popular both in Armenia and the international community, particularly the Armenian diaspora. Asatryan loved to work and he devoted his life to music. He approached positive things and was confident about himself. His love for his country, the Armenian people, as well as other ethnic groups are expressed in his songs. During the Nagorno-Karabakh War, he performed songs for the soldiers and Armenians in general to generate moral support.
Asatryan performed many concerts internationally, and in many cities in Armenia. He wrote over 500 songs and constantly held world tours. Throughout his life, he received many awards such as the "Gusan", which he was awarded on April 18, 2003 by the Cultural Music Ministry in Armenia.

Personal life

Aram Asatryan was born in Ejmiatsin, Armenia, the son of Hapet Asatryan and Ashken Mampreyan. He was born to a refugee family.
Until his death, Asatryan resided in the United States. He believed his music would pass on from generation to generation. His son Setrak died in a tragic automobile accident approximately one year before Aram's death, which left Aram in a grieving state until his return to Armenia in 2006.

Death

Aram Asatryan died on 7 November 2006 in Oshakan in the Aragatsotn region from an apparent heart attack. He was at a baptism being the godfather of an Armenian family. He did not show early symptoms of sickness as it was reported that he was in a very good and warm mood.
Dying surrounded by his close relatives, he was grieved by fans as he was considered one of the big names in Armenian pop music in modern times, and dubbed the "voice of Hayastan". The entire Asatryan family is considered to be a foremost contributor to the pop music of post-Soviet Armenia.
His sons, Tigran Asatryan and Artash Asatryan, and his grandson, Grisha Asatryan, continue their father's legacy as popular Armenian musicians.

Discography

Studio albums