by Dan Yessian | Apr 15, 2026 | Armenian Trilogy
In 2014 I sat down at my piano and started writing the beginnings of what would become “An Armenian Trilogy”. The centennial of the Armenian Genocide was approaching fast and I was inspired by Father Garabed Kochakian’s vision of a musical commemoration as a tribute....
by Dan Yessian | Mar 24, 2026 | Music
Sometimes good things take a while to be ready…like a delicious gumbo, or a blooming flower. Our new song “Watercolor Dreams” certainly took a long time to prepare…but I would say that the wait has been well worth it. Kenny Watson shines in this latest video, with...
by Dan Yessian | Mar 17, 2026 | Music
Coming next week on Youtube…make sure you’re subscribed! A new original music video featuring the talented Kenny Watson, titled “Watercolor Dreams”. Lyrics by David Barrett Music by Dan Yessian Production by Ohad Wilner Please subscribe to Dan Yessian Creative for...
by Dan Yessian | Mar 10, 2026 | Armenian Culture
What’s in a name? I’ve been asked why Armenian surnames all seem to end in “-ian” or “-yan”…Did you know that is actually a suffix, meaning “of”? It can mean “son of”, “descendant of”, or it could indicate a geographic origin, and it could even be a an...
by Dan Yessian | Mar 3, 2026 | Interviews
For me, nothing brings comfort like the food from my homeland of Armenia. Sure, hot dogs and hamburgers are fine from time to time. But who doesn’t love a Boreg and some Basterma? Watch “My Favorite Foods” Here! We look forward to sharing updates with you in the near...
