# Armik

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'*Armik**is an Iranian-Armenian American [New Flamenco](/source/New_Flamenco) guitarist, producer and composer.[1] His music blends Spanish guitar scales with flamenco improvisation, Latin jazz rhythms, and classical elements. Several of Armik's albums have reached*****[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))**s Top New Age Albums chart.[2][3][4]

Born in Iran of Armenian descent, Armik showed an early talent for music. At the age of seven, he pawned his watch to buy a [classical guitar](/source/Classical_guitar), which he hid and practiced on in the basement. By nine, Armik had completed formal music lessons as well as a rigid instructional regimen. At the age of 12, he was a professional recording artist. In 1981, Armik moved to [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), where he performed with various artists before launching his solo career in 1994 with the album *Rain Dancer*. His second album, *Gypsy Flame,* helped establish him in the emerging [New Flamenco](/source/New_flamenco) genre.

In 2002, Armik founded his own record label, Bolero Records. His latest album, *Mi Pasion (2026 Remaster/Remix)*, was released in January 2026.[5]

## Discography

### Studio albums

- 1994 - *Rain Dancer*
- 1995 - *Gypsy Flame* (AUS: Gold[6])
- 1996 - *Rubia*
- 1997 - *Malaga*
- 1999 - *Isla del Sol*
- 2001 - *Rosas del Amor*
- 2002 - *Lost In Paradise*
- 2003 - *Amor de Guitarra*
- 2004 - *Romantic Dreams*
- 2004 - *Piano Nights*
- 2004 - *Treasures*
- 2005 - *Cafe Romantico*
- 2005 - *Mar de Sueños*
- 2006 - *Mi Pasión*
- 2006 - *Christmas Wishes*
- 2007 - *Guitarrista*
- 2007 - *A Day In Brazil*
- 2008 - *Barcelona*
- 2009 - *Serenata*
- 2010 - *Besos*
- 2012 - *Casa De Amor*
- 2012 - *Reflections*
- 2013 - *Alegra*
- 2013 - Flames of Love
- 2014 - *Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 1*
- 2014 - *Mystify*
- 2015 - *Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 2*
- 2015 - *La Vida*
- 2016 - *Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 3*
- 2017 - *Enamor*
- 2018 - *Pacifica*
- 2019 - *Alchemy*
- 2020 - *Esta Guitarra* (Five Songs)
- 2021 - *Spanish Lover* (EP: Five Songs)
- 2022 - *Illuminate (EP: Five Songs)*
- 2023 - Guitar Seduction (EP: Five Songs)
- 2025 - *Gitano Amor*
- 2026 - *Mi Pasion (2026 Remaster/Remix)*

### Compilations

- 2003 - *The Best of Armik*
- 2006 - *Desires: The Romantic Collection*
- 2008 - *Fuego Gitana: The Nuevo Flamenco Collection*
- 2014 - *Greatest Hits*
- 2016 - *Solo Guitar Collection*

### Other Compilation Appearances

- 1997 - *Gypsy Passion: New Flamenco* (Narada)
- 1998 - *Gypsy Soul: New Flamenco* (Narada)
- 1999 - *Obsession: New Flamenco Romance* (Narada)
- 2000 - *Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume I* (Baja/TSR Records)
- 2002 - *Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume II* (Baja/TSR Records)
- 2005 - *Bolero Gypsies: New Flamenco - Volume I* (Bolero Records)
- 2005 - *Music Fantasy: Volume I* (Bolero Records)
- 2006 - *Bolero Gypsies: New Flamenco - Volume II* (Bolero Records)
- 2009 - *Gypsy Spice: Best of New Flamenco* (Baja/TSR Records)
- 2013 - *Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume III* (Baja/TSR Records)

## References

1. ["Armik Biography"](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/armik-mn0000598526/biography). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved 2016-03-27.

1. ["Billboard Artist Index"](https://books.google.com/books?id=Cw0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=armik&pg=PA83). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Vol. 114, no. 40. 5 October 2002. p. 83. Retrieved 11 November 2014.

1. ["Billboard Top New Age Albums"](https://books.google.com/books?id=qQ8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA72). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Vol. 115, no. 38. 20 September 2003. p. 72. Retrieved 11 November 2014.

1. ["Billboard Top New Age Albums"](https://books.google.com/books?id=ShAEAAAAMBAJ&dq=billboard%20armik&pg=PA78). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Vol. 116, no. 28. 10 July 2004. p. 78. Retrieved 11 November 2014.

1. ["About Armik"](https://armik.com/about). *ARMIK*. Retrieved 2024-10-09.

1. Retrieved 27 November 2021.

## External links

- [Armik | Official Website](http://www.armik.com)
- [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjLj1eHiKxSamPeSFcbs4bg)

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