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Jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan to perform in Montreal Int'l Festival



YEREVAN, JUNE 29, ARMENPRESS. Jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan will
perform on July 1 in the Maison symphonique as part of the Montreal
International Jazz Festival in Canada.

Speaking to Vancouver Sun, Hamasyan talked about his roots, and strong
ties with his Armenian heritage.

“It’s really important to know where your roots are,” Tigran Hamasyan said.

“I grew up in Armenia until I was 16,” the 29-year-old continued. “I
wish that people were more interested in where they come from so they
can understand what to do in their lives. Except for your mother and
father, what else is in your genes that you might not know about
something that can influence you, that is your path, that you can
check out and know about? This is something very important for me”.

Hamasyan will perform material from his new album An Ancient Observer
at the Montreal concert.