Charles Aznavour releases new album ahead of his 91st birthday May 4, 2015 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three weeks before his 91st birthday, the prominent French-Armenian singer and song writer Charles Aznavour has released a new album. Entitled “Encore”, it is the musician’s 51st collection of songs, following “Toujour” (2011). The CD comprises 12 completely new songs which are Aznavour’s gift to his fans, Tert.am reports citing Paris-normandie.fr reports. Some of the songs are said to reflect memories of past, including the World War II era fight against fascism. Aznavour is celebrating his birthday on May 22. The world ambassador of French songs, the singer is committed to continue his creative career with no thought about retirement. “It’s not just releasing a new album; I have already completed the second,” he is quoted as saying. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |