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Articulate and soulful, Ani Minasian is a singer-songwriter whose repertoire ranges from jazzy torch songs to up-tempopop/rock songs and folk ballads. Her lyrics are accessible yet insightful, touching on personal and social themes, and always with a humanistic, spiritual undertone. Although a native of Southern California, Ani's rich Armenian heritage reverberates in the emotional, at times melancholic expressiveness of her melodies and vocal interpretation. Early on, Ani was introduced to the world of art and entertainment by her parents who were devoted patrons of Armenian artists. Accompanying them to concerts and cultural events as a young child, she soon caught the performance bug. At home, Ani was privy to the untrained, naturally talented voices of her father and other relatives who took turns entertaining at family gatherings. She naturally began singing at the age of 3 and writing songs by the time she was twelve. Initially self-taught, Ani honed her vocal, performance...