Haig Papazian

Haig Papazian
Born Lebanon
Genres Alternative rock, Indie
Occupation(s)
Associated acts Mashrou' Leila

Haig Papazian is an Armenian lead violinist of Lebanese alternative rock band Mashrou' Leila[1]

Biography

Haig Papazian was born in Beirut. He started to play violin at the early age, studying in armenian music school. Papazian co-founded Mashrou' Leila in 2008 while studying architecture at the American University of Beirut.[2][3] Beside musical career, he pursues architectural studies, receiving Fawzi Azar Architectural Award in 2008. [4]

Media

Haig Papazian has been featured on the cover of and Jordan's My.Kali magazine. [5][6] He was featured on the cover of mideast edition of Rolling Stone magazine as part of Mashrou' Leila. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Egypt Independent: The obsessions of Mashrou Leila
  2. ↑ Agenda Culturel: Haig Papazian : "Je voudrais mourir en héros" (French)
  3. ↑ The Guardian: Mashrou' Leila: the Lebanese band changing the tune of Arab politics
  4. ↑ American University of Beirut: AUB student Haig Papazian receives $10,000 architecture award
  5. ↑ Beirut.com: Haig Papazian on MyKali magazine cover
  6. ↑ MyKali Mag: The Violinist Haig Papazian/
  7. ↑ Alarabiya English: Rolling Stone Mideast choose first regional artists for cover

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