The Most Famous
SINGERS from Armenia
Top 10
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Armenian Singers of all time. This list of famous Armenian Singers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Armenian Singers.
1. Tatevik Sazandaryan (1916 - 1999)
With an HPI of 50.07, Tatevik Sazandaryan is the most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 20 different languages on wikipedia.
Tatevik Sazandaryan (Armenian: Տաթևիկ Սազանդարյան; 20 August 1916 – 6 October 1999), was a Soviet and Armenian operatic mezzo-soprano who became a member of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union in 1958. She performed as a soloist at the Yerevan Opera Theatre from 1937 to 1961.
2. Ofelya Hambardzumyan (1925 - 2016)
With an HPI of 49.82, Ofelya Hambardzumyan is the 2nd most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 20 different languages.
Ofelya Karapeti Hambardzumyan (Armenian: Օֆելյա Կարապետի Համբարձումյան, January 9, 1925 – June 13, 2016) was an Armenian folk singer.
3. Hasmik Papian (b. 1961)
With an HPI of 49.22, Hasmik Papian is the 3rd most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 24 different languages.
Hasmik Papian (Armenian: Հասմիկ Պապյան; born 2 September 1961) is an Armenian soprano. She was awarded the People's Artist of Armenia title in 2004. Papian was named a Cultural ambassador of Armenia in the World for her contributions to Armenian culture in 2005 by the Catholicos of the Holy See of St. Echmiadzin and All Armenians Karekin II and awarded the Order of Saint Sahag and Saint Mesrob and Order of Saint Mesrop Mashtots. "
4. Hayko (1977 - 2021)
With an HPI of 43.10, Hayko is the 4th most famous Armenian Singer. His biography has been translated into 24 different languages.
Hayk Borisi "Hayko" Hakobyan (Armenian: Հայկ Բորիսի "Հայկո" Հակոբյան; 25 August 1973 – 29 September 2021) was an Armenian singer and songwriter.
5. Sirusho (b. 1987)
With an HPI of 41.35, Sirusho is the 5th most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 48 different languages.
Siranush Hrachyayi Harutyunyan (Armenian: Սիրանուշ Հրաչյայի Հարությունյան; born 7 January 1987), known professionally as Sirusho (Armenian: Սիրուշո), is an Armenian singer and songwriter. She received her first award when she was nine years old for her song "Lusabats". Sirusho's first studio album, Sirusho, was released in 2000 followed by the second album Sheram in 2005. In the same year, she was awarded the Future of Armenian Music, Best Album and Best Female Performer awards in the first Armenian National Music Awards. Sirusho reached international recognition after representing Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her co-written song "Qélé, Qélé" in Belgrade, Serbia. The song finished fourth in the final and became a hit in Europe. The BBC described her as "national treasure" of Armenia during the contest. In 2012, Sirusho released the single "PreGomesh", which inspired her to launch a range of handcrafted silver jewelry of the same name, representing Armenian culture and craftsmanship mixed with modern fashion trends. Sirusho is the first Armenian artist to be twice-nominated at World Music Awards with "PreGomesh". In 2013, W magazine featured Sirusho in their list of "6 un-American idols", with the author saying "the door is still open for Sirusho to introduce the world to a sound and language largely unknown in the West". In 2017, Sirusho was awarded with the title of Honored Artist of Armenia upon the decree of President Serzh Sargsyan. Sirusho's musical style reflects the Armenian traditional sounds mixed with modern music.
6. Aram Mp3 (b. 1984)
With an HPI of 40.85, Aram Mp3 is the 6th most famous Armenian Singer. His biography has been translated into 43 different languages.
Aram Avetiki Sargsyan (Armenian: Արամ Ավետիքի Սարգսյան; born 5 April 1984), known professionally as Aram Mp3 (Armenian: Արամ Mp3; often stylized as Aram MP3), is an Armenian singer and comedian. He represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen with the song "Not Alone" and took the 4th place.
7. Emmy (b. 1984)
With an HPI of 38.73, Emmy is the 7th most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 30 different languages.
Emma Daviti Bejanyan (Armenian: Էմմա Դավիթի Բեջանյան; born 12 April 1984), better known as Emmy (Armenian: Էմմի) is an Armenian singer. She is considered one of Armenia's most popular and influential singers, being labelled as a "pop princess" and "Armenian pop icon". Emmy represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 and became the country's first non-qualifier.
8. Artsvik (b. 1984)
With an HPI of 35.87, Artsvik is the 8th most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 29 different languages.
Artsvik Boriki Harutyunyan (Armenian: Արծվիկ Բորիկի Հարությունյան IPA: [ɑɾtsˈvik hɑɾutʰjunˈjɑn]; Russian: Арцвик Арутюнян; born 21 October 1984), better known as simply Artsvik, is a Russian-Armenian singer and songwriter. She represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Fly with Me" finishing in 18th place.
9. Sevak Khanagyan (b. 1987)
With an HPI of 35.40, Sevak Khanagyan is the 9th most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 28 different languages.
Sevak Tigrani Khanagyan (Armenian: Սևակ Տիգրանի Խանաղյան, Russian: Севак Тигранович Ханагян, romanized: Sevak Tigranovich Khanagyan; born 28 July 1987) is a Russian-Armenian singer and songwriter. Khanagyan came to prominence while competing in season four of The Voice of Russia in 2015, and he later won season seven of X-Factor Ukraine the following year. He has been a coach on The Voice of Armenia since its fourth season in 2017. Khanagyan represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "Qami" (Wind).
10. Rosa Linn (b. 2000)
With an HPI of 35.18, Rosa Linn is the 10th most famous Armenian Singer. Her biography has been translated into 30 different languages.
Roza Kostandyan (Armenian: Ռոզա Կոստանդյան; born 20 May 2000), known professionally as Rosa Linn (Armenian: Ռոզա Լին), is an Armenian singer-songwriter. She started her career by getting signed by Nvak Collective and releasing her debut single "King" with Kiiara in 2021. In 2022, Linn represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy with the song "Snap" and finished in 20th place. Following the contest, the song went viral on TikTok and charted globally; earning her a recording contract with Columbia Records. Her debut EP, Lay Your Hands Upon My Heart, was released on 22 June 2023.
People
Pantheon has 13 people classified as Armenian singers born between 1916 and 2007. Of these 13, 10 (76.92%) of them are still alive today. The most famous living Armenian singers include Hasmik Papian, Sirusho, and Aram Mp3. The most famous deceased Armenian singers include Tatevik Sazandaryan, Ofelya Hambardzumyan, and Hayko. As of April 2024, 2 new Armenian singers have been added to Pantheon including Rosa Linn, and Maléna.
Living Armenian Singers
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Hasmik Papian
1961 - Present
HPI: 49.22
Sirusho
1987 - Present
HPI: 41.35
Aram Mp3
1984 - Present
HPI: 40.85
Emmy
1984 - Present
HPI: 38.73
Artsvik
1984 - Present
HPI: 35.87
Sevak Khanagyan
1987 - Present
HPI: 35.40
Rosa Linn
2000 - Present
HPI: 35.18
Srbuk
1994 - Present
HPI: 32.77
Gor Sujyan
1987 - Present
HPI: 28.27
Maléna
2007 - Present
HPI: 26.85
Deceased Armenian Singers
Go to all RankingsTatevik Sazandaryan
1916 - 1999
HPI: 50.07
Ofelya Hambardzumyan
1925 - 2016
HPI: 49.82
Hayko
1977 - 2021
HPI: 43.10
Newly Added Armenian Singers (2024)
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Which Singers were alive at the same time? This visualization shows the lifespans of the 3 most globally memorable Singers since 1700.
