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Nov 2023
46m 41s

Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 7...

Farah Shammas
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Gary Keysayan is a famous jazz musician known for his unique style and uplifting cords. He is internationally acclaimed having performed all over the world and having lived in the USA for fifteen years, yet now resides in his home country of Armenia. He talks about his love for jazz music, happiness and God.
His wife Alla is an acclaimed actor stating in Armenian tv, film and theater. She also has a stunning voice and after training with her husband, has been performing as part of the duet for ten years.
They both share their own story and what they have enjoyed about Cyprus.

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