Ara Dinkjian
Ara Dinkjian (Armenian: Արա Տինքճեան; born June 18, 1958) is an Armenian-American musician. He is the founder of the band Night Ark. Dinkjian is considered one of the top oud players in the world, his compositions have been recorded in thirteen different languages, which include the multi-platinum hit "Dinata" which was performed in the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 18 June 1958 (age 65) |
| Origin | New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Folk, Armenian folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, performer |
| Instrument(s) | Oud, guitar, cümbüş, mandolin, kanun, saz, kaval |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | RCA/BMG, PolyGram/Universal, Traditional Crossroads |
Dinkjian has written songs for Eleftheria Arvanitaki, and Sezen Aksu ("Vazgeçtim", "Sarışın", "Yine Mi Çiçek", "Hoş Geldin", among others). Turkish singers Gülşen, Kibariye, Mine Koşan, Ahmet Kaya, Coşkun Sabah, Burcu Güneş have recorded his songs.
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