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

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.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

Other Compilation Appearances

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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