Sofi Mkheyan
Sofi Mkheyan | |
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 Sofi Mkheyan | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 8, 1984 Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Sofi Gagiki Mkheyan (Armenian: Սոֆի Գագիկի Մխեյան, born April 8, 1984) is an Armenian singer[1] and the winner of Best Newcomer award at the Armenian National Music Awards in Yerevan in 2005.[2]
Early life
[edit]Mkheyan was born in Yerevan, the daughter of Parliament member Gagik Mkheyan, who previously served as the Vice President of Orinats Yerkir.[3][4][5] She has one brother, Gor.[4] She started singing at the Doremi Vocal Studio and later Sayat Music School and Romanos Melikyan Musical College; all three are in Yerevan.[citation needed] She then attended Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Mkheyan won the Best Newcomer award at the Armenian National Music Awards in 2005;[2] Best Modern Pop Female in 2009; and Best Female Singer in 2010.[6][7]
As of 2022, she has released 4 albums: Kyanke Qo, Luys Khavarum, 2012, and The Best of Sofi Mkheyan, as well as a number of singles.[citation needed] DerHova is a frequent producer and she has collaborated with singers such as Sirusho and Vigen Hovsepyan.[8] In 2007, "Ore Yev Nerkan", a single later added to Kyange Qo, won the Hit of the Year award in 2007 at the Armenian National Music Awards.[9] She made a music video for Hayastani erge (Armenia's Song), her first patriotic song, in 2012; the video was filmed in both Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.[10]
She judged and coached for The Voice of Armenia between 2012 and 2017; fellow judges included Arame, Nune Yesayan, and Sevak Khanagyan.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]She is politically active and patriotic. In 2020, she participated in a protest against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's decision to sign a peace treaty over the conflict for the Nagorno-Karabakh area.[13]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Year | Title | Songs |
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| 2007 | Kyanke Qo | ""Gitem Kas," "Im Enker," "Karotum Em Kez," "Kyanqe Qo," "Mer Ughinere," "Mshushot Ser," "Nair Im Achqerin," "Ore Ev Nerkan," "Ser," "Arjanie Na (feat. Sirusho)," "Yerevan |
| 2009 | Luys Khavarum | "Petq Ches," "Luys Khavarum," "Asa," "Mievnuyn E," "Lur E Sers," "Vortegh Gtnem," "Havatum Em," "Chem Toghni," "Mot Kam Heru," "Luys Khavarum (Remix)" |
| 2012 | 2012 | "2012," "Uzum Em Khosel," "Hachakh Jpta," "Mama," "Hayastani Yerge," "Karoti Yeraz,""Yerknayin," "Chanachir," "Game Over," "Mega Mix," "2012 (Instrumental)" |
| 2017 | The Best of Sofi Mkheyan | "Hamadzayn Em," "Siro Ton," "Mi Qich (feat. Vigen Hovsepyan)," "Leblebijineri Khmberge," "Hayastan," "Erazum," "Mama," "Deghin Gnacq," "Igrushka," "2012," "Petq Ches," "Havatum Em," "Luys Khavarum," "Hajax Jpta," "Chanachir," "Karoti Eraz," "Erknayin," "Uzum Em Khosel," "Mot Kam Heru," "Vortegh Gtnem," "Game Over," "Mega Mix" |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Mer Sere Erbek Chi Ceranum (feat. Edgar Karapetyan)" | From Serundneri Erte - Gala Hamerg |
| "Volor Molor" | From Shining Armenian Stars Vol. 10 | |
| 2009 | Luys Khavarum | |
| 2010 | "Chknagh Yeraz" | From Yerg Yergoc, Vol. 1 |
| "Du Kas" | From Yerg Yergoc, Vol. 1 | |
| 2015 | "Harazar Im" | From Armenian Stars 9 |
| "Im Srti Mayraqaghaq Yerevan" | From Songs About Yerevan | |
| 2016 | "Mi Qich (feat. Vigen Hovsepyan)" | |
| 2018 | "Tesilq (feat. Nazeni Hovhannisyan)" | |
| "Rehan" | ||
| "Chem Uzum" | ||
| 2017 | "Naz Ouni" | From Shining Armenian Stars Vol. 9 |
| 2019 | '"Mi Qich El" | |
| 2020 | "Khorotik Morotik (feat. Vigen Hovsepyan & DerHova)" | |
| "Bella ciao (Armenian Version)" | ||
| "Aparan" | ||
| "Menak Ches" | ||
| 2021 | "Yerjankutyan Arcunqner" | |
| "Gna Galis Em" |
References
[edit]- ^ "«Ապարան». Սոֆի Մխեյանը երկրպագուների դատին է հանձնել նոր երգ". Armenpress. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ a b "What Sofi Mkheyan Suggests to Our Visitors not to Miss in Armenia". Travel Armenia Blog. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Mkrtchyan, Gayane (9 May 2003). "Faithful Tradition: Mass baptism meant to strengthen Armenian Church". Armenia Now. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Gagik MKHEYAN". Armenian Parliament. n.d. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Deputy Chief of Staff of Armenian Parliament appointed as acting Chief". trend news agency. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Armenian Music Awards Play to Full Crowd". ianyan Mag. 15 December 2009. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "National Music Awards names best signers in 2010". U1+. 28 March 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Sirusho". iArmenia. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Baghdasarian, Mcrtici (16 June 2011). "Interview with DerHova – one of the best Armenian music producers". Arat Online. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Armenian celebrity singer releases new Armenia's Song video". news.am. n.d. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Armenia: Iveta Mukuchyan surprises all in The Voice of Armenia". esctoday. n.d. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Adulyan, Marina (n.d.). "Սոֆի Մխեյան. մարդն անբնական չպետք է լինի" (in Armenian). Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Amuk di Armenia Usai PM 'Menyerah' di Nagorno-Karabakh" (in Indonesian). Gatra. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
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