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GanimianCharles Ganimian Charles Ganimian Armenian–American musician and singer Charles 'Chick' Ganimian (1926–1988), was an Armenian–American professional musician and singer known for his virtuosity on the oud. Ganimian played the music of Anatolia, Turkey, and Armenia. Quick facts Born, Origin ... Charles Ganimian Born 1926 (1926) Origin Armenia Died 1988 (aged 61–62) Occupations Musician and singer Close Early life Ganimian was born in 1926 in Troy, New York, to Armenian parents who had emigrated from Marash, Turkey in 1922. In his home, he heard the music of the "old country" performed by his father, Nishan, an amateur oud player and singer. Since the family spoke both Armenian and Turkish at home, Chick became fluent in both languages. The basic repertoire he… (Source: Wikipedia)
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