Sirusho
Sirusho | |
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Armenian SSR, Soviet Union | |
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Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse |
Levon Kocharyan (m. 2009) |
Children | 3 |
Parents |
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Website | sirusho |
Siranush Kocharyan (born Siranush Harutyunyan. Armenian: Սիրանուշ Հարությունյան; born 7 January 1987), known professionally as Sirusho (Armenian: Սիրուշո), is an Armenian singer and songwriter. She received her first award when she was nine years old for her song "Lusabats". Sirusho's first studio album, Sirusho, was released in 2000 followed by the second album Sheram in 2005. In the same year, she was awarded the Future of Armenian Music, Best Album and Best Female Performer awards in the first Armenian National Music Awards.[1]
Sirusho reached international recognition after representing Armenia in the
In 2012, Sirusho released the single "
In 2013, W magazine featured Sirusho in their list of "6 un-American idols", with the author saying "the door is still open for Sirusho to introduce the world to a sound and language largely unknown in the West".[6][7] In 2017, Sirusho was awarded with the title of Honored Artist of Armenia upon the decree of President Serzh Sargsyan.[8] Sirusho's musical style reflects the Armenian traditional sounds mixed with modern music.
Life and career
1987–2004: Early life and career beginnings
Sirusho was born in
2005–2009: Sheram and Hima
"I have worked and toured a lot this year, and even in a few hours after this event, I'll be flying to the U.S. for concerts, and i want to thank all of you for giving me the wings for all future flights in my life"
—Sirusho during the acceptance speech of her second "Best Female Artist Award" 2005 in Armenia[12]
Although Sirusho mainly performed soul and pop for most of her career, she decided to work on an album of Armenian folk songs by gusan titled Sheram, which was released in 2005.[10] The album also included the single "Shorora", which was very well received. In 2005, Sheram was awarded the Best Album of the Year award at the Armenian National Music Awards. Sirusho also won the "Best Female Artist of the Year" award.
In 2006, Varduhi Vardanyan, a renowned Armenian singer, died. Varduhi has been a close friend of Sirusho's since her childhood. After her death, Sirusho dedicated a song titled "Mez Vochinch Chi Bazhani" ("Nothing Will separate Us"), which is included in Sirusho's album "Hima" ("Now"), to Varduhi.
Also in 2006, Sirusho received the award for Best Female Artist of the Year at the Annual Armenian-Russian Diaspora Music Awards held in
Sirusho was chosen to represent Armenia in the
On April 1, 2009, Sirusho released the song "Erotas"—also known as "Erotas Ksafnikos" (Sudden Love)—an up-tempo dance song with heavy traditional Greek
In 2009 Sirusho recorded a song dedicated to peace along with the participants of Eurovision 2008;
2010–2015: Havatum em and "PreGomesh"
In February 2010, Sirusho performed her new song Havatum em (I Believe) at the Armenian national selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2010. The lyrics and the music are written by Sirusho. At the end of February she was invited to Malta as a special guest to perform at the Maltese Eurovision selection. During the visit she appeared on local television shows and took part in the Maltese annual charity, performing Havatum em.[21]
Sirusho's fourth official studio album, Havatum em, was released in mid-2010 along with new singles. The album includes previously released songs Erotas, the title track, Time to Pray, new songs, and songs she had written for the Armenian national final for Eurovision 2008. During an interview in Malta with esctoday.com, Sirusho was asked whether she would return to the Eurovision Song Contest; she said if people and her fanbase want her to, she will return to represent Armenia again.[22]
In September 2011, the first single from Sirusho's upcoming studio album, "I Like It", was released on iTunes. The video was released on 11 November that year.
On December 10, 2012, Sirusho unveiled the new single "PreGomesh", a dance track co-written by her and Avet Barseghyan. The song was inspired by an Armenian folk song "Lorva Gutanerg", which was preserved by Komitas. The video is reviving Armenian traditions and presenting them in a modern way.[25] In the same month, Russian singer Grigory Leps released his new album featuring the song “Судьба Зима” written by Sirusho.[26]
Sirusho and
In 2015 Sirusho released new song "
2016–present: Armat
In January 2016, Sirusho released a new single "Mi Togh Indz Menak" (Do released Leave Me Alone) along with its music video.
In 2022, Sirusho has participation in the creation of foundation named after Armenian eminent and beloved artist Hayko. The purpose of Hayko Hakobyan foundation is to save and publish Hayko’s musical heritage. In August 2022, Sirusho has participated and sang during the concert dedicated to the celebration of Hayko's 49th birthday.
Personal life
On June 6, 2009, Sirusho married Levon Kocharyan, the son of Armenia's second president Robert Kocharyan.[38] Their first son, Robert, was born in 2014. They welcomed their second son, Michael, in May 2016.[39][40] Their third child and first daughter, Zabelle, was born in June 2022.
Views and activism
Sirusho endorsed Robert Kocharyan and the Armenia Alliance party in the 2021 Armenian parliamentary election, and performed on Kocharyan's behalf during his campaign.[41][42]
She is a supporter of
She supports global recognition of the
Discography
Studio albums
- Sirusho (2000)
- Sheram (2005)
- Hima (2007)
- Havatum Em (2010)
- Armat (2016)
Singles
Year | Title |
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2005 | "Shorora" (Armenian: Շորորա) |
2005 | "Sery Mer" (Սերը Մեր) |
2006 | "Mayrik" (Մայրիկ) |
2006 | "Heranum em" (Հեռանում եմ) |
2007 | "Hima" (Հիմա) |
2007 | "Arjani e" (Արժանի է) (featuring Sofi Mkheyan) |
2007 | "Mez Vochinch Chi Bajani" (Մեզ ոչինչ չի բաժանի) |
2008 | " Qélé, Qélé "
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2009 | "Erotas" |
2009 | "Time to Pray" (featuring Jelena Tomasevic )
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2009 | "Alphabet" (featuring with Arsen Grigoryan) |
2010 | "Havatum Em" (Հավատում եմ) |
2011 | "I Like It" |
2012 | "PreGomesh" |
2013 | "See" (featuring Sakis Rouvas) |
2014 | "Antarber Ashkhar" (Անտարբեր Աշխարհ) |
2014 | "Tariner" (Տարիներ) (featuring Harout Pamboukjian) |
2015 | " Where were you " (Կգա մի օր)
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2016 | "Mi togh indz Menak" (Մի թող ինձ մենակ) |
2016 | "Zartonq" (Զարթոնք) |
2016 | "Der Zor" |
2017 | "Vuy Aman" (Վույ Աման) |
2019 | "Tightrope Walking" |
2019 | "Summer Love: Vuy Aman" |
2019 | "Zoma Zoma" |
2020 | "Yare Mardun Yara Kuta" (Յարը Մարդուն Յարա Կուտա) |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | City | Result |
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2003 | Armenian National Music Awards | The Future of Armenian Music | Yerevan | Won |
2004 | Krunk Awards | Best Female Artist | Yerevan | Won |
2005 | Voske Qnar Awards | Best Song – "Sery mer" | Yerevan | Won |
2005 | Armenian National Music Awards | Best Album of the Year – "Shorora" | Yerevan | Won |
2005 | Armenian National Music Award | Best Female Artist of the Year | Yerevan | Won |
2005 | Annual Armenian-Russian Diaspora Music Awards (Tashir 2005) | Best Female Artist of the Year | Moscow | Won |
2006 | Annual Armenian-Russian Diaspora Music Award (Tashir 2006) | Best Female Artist of the Year | Moscow | Won |
2006 | Annual MCLUB AMVA Awards | Best Music Video" – "Mayrik" | United States | Won |
2007 | Armenian Music Awards (Anush) | Best Female Artist of the Year | United States | Won |
2007 | Top 10 Awards | Best Video" – "Hima" | Yerevan | Won |
2007 | Yes Magazine Awards | Princess of Armenian Music | Yerevan | Won |
2007 | Voske Qnar Awards | "Best Song" – "Heranum em" | Yerevan | Won |
2008 | Top 10 Awards | Best Music Video" – " Qele Qele "
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Yerevan | Won |
2008 | Eurovision Song Contest | Eurovision Fan Award | Belgrade | Won |
2008 | Armenian National Music Awards | Best Female Artist of the Year | Yerevan | Won |
2009 | Annual Armenian-Russian Diaspora Music Award (Tashir 2009) | Best International Armenian Singer | Moscow | Won |
2010 | Armenian National Music Awards | Best Song – "Havatum Em" | Yerevan | Won |
2010 | Armenian National Music Awards | Best-Selling Album – "Havatum Em" | Yerevan | Won |
2010 | Luxury Awards | Best Singer" & "Best Media Star | Yerevan | Won |
2010 | Annual Armenian-Russian Diaspora Music Award (Tashir 2010) | Special award for spreading the Armenian music in Europe | Moscow | Won |
2011 | Van Music Awards | Special Award for Song | Yerevan | Won |
2012 | The Armenian Pulse Music Award | Best Female Artist | Won | |
2013 | The Armenian Music Awards | Best Performance – PreGomesh | Yerevan | Won |
2013 | World Armenian Entertainment Awards | Queen of Armenian Pop Music | LA, United States | Won[47] |
2014 | The World Music Awards | World's Best Female Artist | Monte Carlo | Nominated[48] |
2014 | The World Music Awards | World's Best Song PreGomesh | Monte Carlo | Nominated[48] |
2014 | The World Music Awards | World's Best Music Video – "PreGomesh" | Monte Carlo | Nominated[48] |
2015 | Armenian Pulse Music Awards | Best Duet (with Harout Pamboukjian) | Yerevan | Won |
2016 | DAF Bama Music Awards | The Best Armenian Female Act | Hamburg, Germany | Won[32] |
2016 | STARS WORLD Entertainment Awards | Best female singer of the decade | Yerevan | Won |
2016 | Pan Armenian Entertainment Awards | Preacher of national values | LA | Won |
2017 | Armenian Europe Music Awards | Best Female Artist of the Year | France, Paris | Won |
2018 | Swallow Music Awards | Special Award | Yerevan | Won |
2019 | Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards | Special Award | Dubai, UAE | Won |
2019 | Beirut International Awards Festivals | Special Prize | Beirut, Lebanon | Won |
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