Partners

Supports of our Project

The Gusan project could not exist without the invaluable support of partners, patrons, cultural institutions, and enthusiasts who share our vision to preserve, promote, and transmit Armenia’s musical heritage. Their trust and commitment strengthen our efforts every day, whether by funding initiatives, facilitating collaborations, or helping us reach new audiences.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who believe in our mission—artisans, musicians, researchers, as well as cultural and educational institutions—each of whom contributes in their own way to keeping this unique heritage alive.

Acknowledgements

Gusan would like to warmly thank all those who have contributed to the development of this project, through their time, knowledge, trust, and talent.

A special thank you to the instrument makers like Karen Mukayelyan, Vardan Khachatryan, Artak Soghomonyan, Gevorg Shamlian, Levon Arakelyan, Hayk Melikyan, Samvel Hovhannisyan, Arman Avetisyan, Tigran Grigoryan, and Serozh Zakaryan who have opened the doors of their workshops and shared their unique expertise with us.

To the musicians Norayr Gapoyan, Artyom Minasyan, Anahit Mkhitaryan, Edvard Manucharyan, Vardan Harutyunyan, Lilit Sargsyan, Armen Petrosyan, Davit Grigoryan, Sona Hakobyan, and Harutyun Sahakyan, who offered their sound, their advice, and their encouragement throughout this journey.

To the historians, researchers, and cultural experts like Dr. Sona Mkrtchyan, Dr. Aram Hovhannisyan, Lilit Vardanyan, Prof. Hakob Karapetyan, Narek Gevorgyan, Mariam Zakaryan, Vahan Petrosyan, Anush Melkonyan, Dr. Levon Harutyunyan, and Gayane Chilingaryan, whose work has helped us document, verify, and deepen our understanding of Armenian musical traditions.

To our technical collaborators, photographers, translators, and supporters like Tigran Stepanyan, Marine Hovsepyan, Studio Arev, Lusine Davtyan, Arpi Translation Collective, Hrach Martirosyan, Ani & Sona Photography, Narek Audio Lab, Elen Manukyan, and the Gusan Editorial Team,  whose contributions, often behind the scenes, have been essential to the quality and visibility of this platform.

And finally, to all the friends, partners, and institutions like Anna Ter-Minasyan, Hovhannes Avagyan, Charjoum, Ministry of Culture of Armenia, TUMO Studios, AGBU, Fondation Aznavour, Hamazkayin, Komitas Museum-Institute, and the Armenian Music Preservation Council, who believed in Gusan from the start and continue to support its mission.

Thank you for helping us honor, preserve, and share the soul of Armenian music.

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