Element band live biography

A unique crowd of all ages came together at The Ford on Sunday evening to revel in the tried and true musical genius of Element Band. Nestled in the lush hills of Hollywood, California, bits and pieces of music from around the world served as the dazzling soundtrack for the evening.

Due to the pandemic, the musical tour de force had been stifled for a long time, yet they made up for the days lost in one monumental show under the stars.

Led by multi-instrumentalist director Ara Dabanjian, Element Band has been the Armenian music community’s finest gem since the release of their first album in , Yev O Phe, which gave listeners a first look at their now-acclaimed style of modern twists on traditional favorites.

Described by Element Band vocalist Soseh Aramouni as the “heartbeat of the band,” Dabanjian masterfully directed the large band which, at the show, combined old favorites with never-before-heard songs.

The setlist included Greek-inspired instrumentals to Armenian folk mu