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.
GenresNew Flamenco
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1991–present
LabelsBaja/TSR Records, Bolero Records
WebsiteArmik.com

Discography

Studio albums

  • 1994 - Rain Dancer
  • 1995 - Gypsy Flame (AUS: Gold[5])
  • 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
  • 2020 - Esta Guitarra (Five Songs)
  • 2021 - Spanish Lover (EP: Five Songs)
  • 2022 - Illuminate (EP: Five Songs)
  • 2023 - Guitar Seduction (EP: Five Songs)

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)

References

  1. "Armik Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  2. "Billboard Artist Index". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 40. 5 October 2002. p. 83. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  3. "Billboard Top New Age Albums". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 38. 20 September 2003. p. 72. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  4. "Billboard Top New Age Albums". Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 28. 10 July 2004. p. 78. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  5. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1996 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
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