Karnig Sarkissian
| Karnig Sarkissian | |
|---|---|
 Karnig Sarkissian Live in Aleppo, December 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Aleppo, Syria |
| Origin | Syrian-Armenian |
| Genres | patriotic songs |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Karnig Sarkissian (Armenian: Գառնիկ Սարգիսեան), is a popular Armenian singer born in Aleppo, Syria, and a naturalized American citizen. He is well known for his Armenian patriotic songs throughout the Armenian diaspora and a big supporter of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF).
Prison
In 1982, Sarkissian was convicted in taking part in a plot to bomb the Philadelphia Turkish Consulate.[1] A resident of Anaheim, California at the time, his accomplices accordhing to the courts were Viken Vasken Yacoubian of Glendale; Vicken Archavir Sarkissian Hovsepian, of Santa Monica; Dikran Sarkis Berberian, of Glendale and Steven John Dadaian, of Canoga Park, California and lisbon 5. They were accused of being members of Justice Commandos Armenian Genocide (JCAG).[2]
His prison sentence was cut short.[3][4] After release from prison, Karnig Sarkissian resumed his artistic activity and is a popular singer in the Armenian diaspora.
Discography
Albums
(Selective)[5]
- Housher (double album, 2009)[6]
- Lisbon Five
- Meghavore Tashnagtsutyun
- Ezkush Kordzir Hayasdanum
- Ver Gats Joghovourt
- Kharapaghi Engadznerin
References
- ↑ Justia: United States of America, Plaintiff/appellee, v. Karnig Sarkissian, Steven Dadaian, Vicken Hovsepian, defendants/appellants
- ↑ Karnig Sarkissian at Armeniapedia.org
- ↑ 4 Armenians guilty of '82 plot to bomb Philadelphia Consulate - October 10, 1984, Page E13, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)
- ↑ Man Convicted in Consulate Bombing Plan - Los Angeles Times
- ↑ Karnig Sarkissian page on LastFM
- ↑ Videoyan page for Housher
External links
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