Various Artists Yeraz [Past, Present And Future Armenian Sounds From Los Angeles To Yerevan]

Vinyl, LP, Repress

"A quality archival project and an exploration of sounds that’ll have the diggers scrambling." - Best Albums of the Year (March 2021), Mixmag “What’s striking is the depth and breadth of artists here, and how every track feels special and carefully considered in a way that is, quite honestly, rare for a charity compilation—a testament both to the artists themselves, and to Sarkissian and Asdourian’s curatorial ears.” - Jes Skolnik, Bandcamp “YERAZ is named after the Armenian word for dream — an apt description for its soothing, lo-fi feel… the LP oscillates between upbeat and meditative across different musical styles including an Armenian traditional touch.” - Lucia De La Torre, The Calvert Journal Embodying the transcendent, creative spirit of Armenian culture, this record serves a variety of purposes. It is a cultural compilation as much as it is an indigenous tool for meditation, live mixing and everything in between. Naturally, YERAZ reflects the richness and resilience of Armenian people; persevering through thousands of years of history and flourishing everywhere they go. Furthermore, this compilation is a 100% charitable effort that has raised, and continues to raise, thousands of dollars for the Children of Armenia Fund. You can learn more about their work at www.coaf.org