Karnig Sarkissian

Karnig Sarkissian
Born Aleppo, Syria
Origin Syrian-Armenian
Genres patriotic songs
Occupation(s) Singer

Karnig Sarkissian (Armenian: Գառնիկ Սարգիսեան), is a popular Armenian singer born in Aleppo, Syria, and a naturalized American citizen. He is well known for his Armenian patriotic songs throughout the Armenian diaspora and a big supporter of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF).

Prison

In 1982, Sarkissian was convicted in taking part in a plot to bomb the Philadelphia Turkish Consulate.[1] A resident of Anaheim, California at the time, his accomplices according to the courts were Viken Vasken Yacoubian of Glendale; Vicken Archavir Sarkissian Hovsepian, of Santa Monica; Dikran Sarkis Berberian, of Glendale and Steven John Dadaian, of Canoga Park, California and lisbon 5. They were accused of being members of Justice Commandos Armenian Genocide (JCAG).[2]

His prison sentence was cut short.[3][4] After release from prison, Karnig Sarkissian resumed his artistic activity and is a popular singer in the Armenian diaspora.

Discography

Studio Albums:

  • 1977 Mayrigis
  • 1977 Ho Hi Ta
  • 1985 Hayotz Mardigner
  • 1989 Lisbon Five
  • 1993 Gharapaghi Engadznerin
  • 1995 Meghavore Tashnagtsutyun
  • 1996 Ezkush Kordzir Hayasdanum
  • 1997 Ver Gats Joghovourt
  • 1999 Heghapoghagan
  • 1999 Abril 24
  • 1999 Zinial Baykar
  • 2009 Housher

Live Albums:

  • 1988 Live In Los Angeles
  • 2005 Live In Concert

Compilation Albums:

  • 2014 Heghapoghashouchi Yerkarvesdi Janabare

Singles:

  • 2011 Natalie Sarkissian Hishadagin
  • 2013 Nemesis
  • 2013 Barouyr Doudakliani Hishadagin
  • 2013 Souryahay Katherine
  • 2013 50 Daris
  • 2013 Yeraplur
  • 2015 Hokehankisd
  • 2016 Arjani feat.Sevak Amroyan
  • 2017 Ganche Hoghin feat.Tro Krikorian
  • 2018 Tebi Sassoun feat.Harout Pamboukjian

References

  1. ↑ Justia: United States of America, Plaintiff/appellee, v. Karnig Sarkissian, Steven Dadaian, Vicken Hovsepian, defendants/appellants
  2. ↑ Karnig Sarkissian at Armeniapedia.org
  3. ↑ 4 Armenians guilty of '82 plot to bomb Philadelphia Consulate - October 10, 1984, Page E13, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)
  4. ↑ Man Convicted in Consulate Bombing Plan - Los Angeles Times
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