YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN. Hamlet Gevorgian, a performer of Armenian folk songs, has been awarded the first prize in the internet contest held by American "Sonicbids" company . The singer took part in the contest on the initiative of the "Armenian music center" (AMC), a member of the International Musical Information Center. As Lilit Arshakian, the manager of the Armenian Music Center stated at the November 16 press conference, numerous singers from different countries have taken part in the contest and, in general, more than one million works have been presented. Hamlet Gevorgian has presented Armenian folk songs, as well as works written specially for him. "We tried to present Armenian folk songs in a project enjoying international recognition so as we are recognized, first of all, by our national art of singing," Lilit Arshakian mentioned. In her words, after this contest Hamlet Gevorgian will have an opportunity to cooperate with world-famous producer's centers and enter the international scene. It was also mentioned that after the contest the singer already received invitations for taking part in different international festivals and concerts. Lilit Arshakian also declared that the award-giving ceremony will take place in Paris in January 2008.

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