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Armenian revolutionary songs

Armenian Revolutionary Songs (Armenian: Հայ Յեղափոխական Երգեր) are songs that promote Armenian patriotism.

History

The Armenian revolutionary movement; initially led by the Social Democrat Hunchak Party (1887) and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (1890), took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This was caused by years of oppression from the Ottoman Empire, especially under the rule of sultan Abdul Hamid II. This is the time period when Armenians began demanding their most basic rights and defending Armenian towns from Ottoman oppression. Certain armed Armenian patriotic groups formed to fight the Turkish oppression and defend Armenian towns from kurdish mercenaries. These volunteer fighters were called fedayees. These fedayees were successful in defending Armenian locals which made them gain popular support and elevate them to hero status. This environment was thus ideal for the development of Armenian patriotic songs to support these freedom fighters.

Meaning

Most of them tell the stories of individual fedayees who confronted the Turkish onslaught. They also talk about historical battles, successful guerilla operations, heroic deaths, genocide among other sensitive topics. They are generally heard at Armenian gatherings. It is also a way to educate the Armenian populace about their history through the songs.

Armenian revolutionary songs are very popular among the youth of the Armenian diaspora.

Some Armenian revolutionary songs

Adanayi Godoradzuh
Aksori Yerkuh
Akhbers Ou Yess
Antranigi Yerkuh (Tashnagtsagan Khoomp)
Artyok Over En
Aryunod Trosh
Asbedagan Sev Sadanan
Baderazm Ek Knoum
Barzeer Aghpyur
Bedros Seremdjiani Hishadagin
Dgherk, Chan Dgherk
Dour Tzerkt Unger
Gharapaghi Azadootian Mardigner
Hajno Goyamarte
Hayots Mardigner
Hampereh, Hokees, Hampereh (Odaroutiun)
Hye Fedayeek
Hunchagian Enk Menk
Garegin Njdehi Hishadagin
Kedashen
Kevork Chavoush
Kini Lits
Leran Lanchin
Lisbon 5 Dghots Yerkuh
Menk Angeghdz Zinvor Enk
Menk Bid Zohvink
Mer Hayrenik
Mshag Panvor
Papken Suniyi Hishadagin (Bank Ottoman)
Serop Pashayi Yerkuh
Seropin Yev Soseyin Yerkuh
Troyi Hishadagin
Tsayn Muh Hnchets
Yelek Hayer
Yerk Sarkis Gougouniani
Yergar Mdatzoum
Zeitountsiner

Famous Armenian Revolutionary Singers include Karnig Sarkissian, George Tutunjian, Nersik Ispirian, Harout Pamboukjian, Berj Nakkashian, Samuel Vartanian, among others.