Armenian Qanun Musician Marianna Gevorgyan Wins ICMA Award

Armenian qanun virtuoso Marianna Gevorgyan has won the Best Musician Award from the International Council ofMusicians and Artists (ICMA), recognizing her exceptional contributions to the traditional Armenian instrument. The qanun, a plucked zither with ancient roots in Middle Eastern and Armenian musical traditions, has seen renewed prominence through performers like Gevorgyan who blend classical technique with contemporary performance. The ICMA award highlights the growing recognition of Armenian musical talent on the international stage. Gevorgyan's achievement underscores the continued vitality of traditional Armenian music within diaspora communities and beyond.