The first contest for Young Jazz Performers was held in Yerevan

May 22, 2009 - 19:54 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The first contest for Young Jazz Performers, "Debut" was held in Yerevan.



Young jazz performers from 13 to 30 qualified for participation.



The contest aimed to discover young talents and help them make their first step in their artistic careers.



The contest hosted 50 performers, 7 of them made it through to the finals.



Contest Final was held on May 21 at Chameleon club. Young singer Martha Kirakosyan became the contest winner. Zina Bekjanyan and Marine Hakobyan were also granted special awards.



Festival organizers were City FM Radio station, Camelion Club and Armjazz.net website.



Jury included musical critic Armen Manukyan, Naira Gyurginyan, singer Anna Mayilyan, City FM Presedent Sargis Mnoyan, composer Martin Vartazaryan, Chameleon Club Director Gaspar Mkhitaryan.
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