The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia

SAMA: Music + Art welcomes The Naghash Ensemble to Seattle this November for an evening of music rooted in Armenian folk and spiritual traditions, reimagined through contemporary composition.

Join SAMA for an extraordinary evening with The Naghash Ensemble. This group weaves together the earthy spirituality of Armenian sacred song, the richness of new classical composition, and contemporary global influences. Featuring three remarkable female vocalists alongside master instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano, the ensemble performs original music by Armenian-American composer John Hodian inspired by the poetry of the 15th-century Armenian mystic and priest Mkrtich Naghash.

Rooted in ancient spiritual traditions yet shaped by a modern musical language, their work transcends cultural and stylistic boundaries, creating an experience that is both timeless and deeply moving. Blending folk traditions, classical form, and improvisational energy, The Naghash Ensemble offers audiences a powerful journey of sound, emotion, and connection across centuries and cultures.