TmbaTa Orchestra
TmbaTa is band based on Armenian classical, folk and world music that has created its unique sound and style, while telling Armenian musical stories.
At first, TmbaTa was a musical educational workshop led by Arik Grigoryan at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies. Intensive and creative workshop built up something more between the young participants, and they made a decision to become an independent band.
Today TmbaTa has created its unique sound and style. Its music is an alternative and modern interpretation of traditional Armenian folk music. The repertoire mainly includes Armenian, Traditional folk songs mixed with modern genres, creating a new, original and extraordinary genre. TmbaTa is an Avant-Garde Folk, Folk-Rock band, or in short, World music with its unique way of thinking.
TmbaTa had the chance to meet and have musical discussions with famous artists like Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Serj Tankian (SOAD), Charles Aznavour, Kanye West, Richard Bona, Boiler Room, etc.
TmbaTa has performed in a range of international festivals and concerts, such as “SXSW” and “Womex at SXSW” in Austin, TX., “Folklife Festival” in Washington, D.C., organized by the Smithsonian Institution, a performance in “New York City Center,” a concert in “St. Petersburg State Academic Capella,” “FIMU” Festival in France, “One Caucasus” Festival in Georgia, “Gothenborg Folk Festival” in Sweden and many more.
We are looking for booking agents, labels, pr companies, recording studios to collaborate with.
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