Karnig Sarkissian

Karnig Sarkissian
	Karnig Sarkissian performing in Aleppo, Syria, December 2015
Background information
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 Լisbon 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.

In November 5, 2019 Karnig Sarkissian was arrested in Virginia with 5 pounds of marijuana for possession and distribution.

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
1998 Live In Concert

Compilation Albums:

2014 Heghapoghashouchi Yerkarvesdi Janabare

Singles:

1995 Partsratsir Partsratsour
2008 Bantarkyali Yerke
2008 Garo Kaplanian
2008 Hyrig
2008 Khachig Arabian
2008 Serj Tovmasian
2008 Haghterk Mardashounch
2008 Jeshmardoutyoun
2010 Nathaline Sarkisyan
2011 Baykare Hayots Feat. Garo Gaboudagian
2012 Homentmen
2013 Yeraplur
2013 Baruyr Doudaklian
2013 Nemesis
2013 50 Daris
2013 Syriahay Kacher
2014 Hay Dignotch Hamar
2014 Hin Houys Talar
2014 Vanetsi Gdrich
2015 Hokehankisd
2016 Arjani Feat. Sevak Amroyan
2018 Arakadsi Kaykerk
2018 100 Amyag Kaylerk
2018 Tebi Sassoun Feat. Harout Pamboukjian
2018 Veradardzir Feat. Joseph Krikorian
2018 Ganche Hoghin Feat. Tro Krikorian

References

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

External links

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[1] Justia: United States of America, Plaintiff/appellee, v. Karnig Sarkissian, Steven Dadaian, Vicken Hovsepian, defendants/appellants

[2] Karnig Sarkissian at Armeniapedia.org

[3] Four 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