Hye Sharzhoom Armenian Action
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Dustin Vartanian
Staff Reporter
Take the time to be informed about the Armenian Community every Sunday afternoon, from 2:00-3:00PM, with Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian on the radio show “All Things Armenian,” airing on Multicultural 1600AM. Learn about breaking news, music, and stories happening right now throughout the world. Feel the connection between yourself and Armenians throughout the world.
“All Things Armenian” continues to air every Sunday afternoon since its first show in September of 2019. The Program has interviewed guests such as Dr. Bedross Der Matossian, President of the Society for Armenian Studies; Dr. Ari Şekeryan, Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies; Fresno State Provost Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval; author Sato Moughalian, and many other interesting guests.
“All Things Armenian” keeps its audience updated on news happening in the local community and around the world. For example, one of the major news stories in the last few months was the passage of House Resolution 296, relating to U. S. recognition of the Armenian Genocide. This was discussed during Episode 3 with local Congressman Jim Costa. The conversation included Costa’s insight into the political discussions leading up to passage of the House Resolution.
Another interview, focusing on the growth of the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School with Principal Curtis Shamlin, was also insightful. Principal Shamlin described the accomplishments of the Community School and its bright future.
“All Things Armenian” has also covered the House of Hope-Mer Hooys program in Armenia with special guest Hon. Adrienne L. Krikorian, who discussed the history and success stories of the program.
Along with the news and stories of the Armenian community, Professor Der Mugrdechian incorporates Armenian music into the breaks of each show. Examples are music by the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Aznavour, Djivan Gasparyan, and Richard Hagopian. In addition, one of the episodes featured live music and commentary from Andrew Hagopian, who performed on the oud and discussed the history of the instrument. “All Things Armenian” airs on Multicultural 1600AM Sunday afternoons from 2:00-3:00PM. The program is live-streamed and also archived on Multicultural Radio’s website: https://www.multicultural1600am.com/ or can be found on SoundCloud, https://soundcloud.com/discover, by typing All Things Armenian in the search bar.