Erna Yuzbashyan


Erna Yuzbashyan is an Armenian pop and jazz singer and an honorary artist of Armenia.

Early life

Yuzbashyan was born in 1958 in Yerevan, Armenia. She first appeared on stage at age 16 as a soloist of state jazz quartet "Gaya". She lived in Baku until she reached 20.
In 1979 she graduated from state musical college in Baku. After receiving her higher education she returned to Yerevan.

Career

In 1980 she performed with the "Serpantin" vocal-instrumental ensemble in Ukraine and Moldova. She collaborated with Armenian composer Robert Amirkhanyan and participated in many competitions and festivals. In 1982 she performed at the Armenian State Musical Orchesra led by Konstantin Orbelyan.
In 1984 she began to perform as a solo singer. In 1988 she was invited to teach vocals at Yerevan State Jazz College. In 1991 she was invited to work at State Song Theater of Armenia led by National Artist of Armenia Arthur Grigoryan.
In 1994 she relocated to Los Angeles, California for permanent residence. She continued to work as a singer and to actively participate in cultural life of the Armenian and Russian diaspora while collaborating with Armenian composers and singers.
In 2010 she performed at concerts in Yerevan with the slogan "Only For You" and in Gyumri. In 2013 she had a solo concert entitled "The One" and represented the day of Pop songs during "Music Week In Yerevan" held by Emil Karat. In 2015 she celebrated 35 years on stage with a solo concert in Gyumri, Stepanakert, as well as releasing her album The Best.
She has one daughter - Alexandra.

Musical awards

Singles

«Вставайте». Firm "Melody". Vinyl record.
«Вставайте», «Улыбнись». Firm "Melody". Mignon flexible.
"Maral. Dream "
«Улыбнись», «Сто часов счастья»
«Уезжают друзья и любимые», «Я собрала твою любовь», «Вокализ»

Albums

YearTitle
2011Love night
2015The Best

Music videos

Release YearSong TitleDirector
1983«Մեղեդի» USSR
1988Vanir IndzHrant Movsisyan
2005«Ինչպես մի աստղ» Hrant Vardanyan
2005«Մեղեդի» Hrach Keshishyan
2007«Սիրո գիշեր» Arman Aghajanyan
2008"Уезжают друзья и любимые"
2008"Я собрала твою любовь"
2009«Գիտեմ» Arman Aghajanyan
2009«Այն չեմ»Arman Aghajanyan
2010«Երանում եմ»Hrant Movsisyan