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Sounds from an Armenian Childhood

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Olivia Melkonian invites you into her grandmother's 42nd house to explore the sounds from an Armenian childhood, discovering more about the stories that have shaped the space.

Olivia Melkonian invites you into the 42nd house of her grandmother to explore the sounds from an Armenian childhood. As a child, this space always felt magical to Olivia. Now as an adult, she's discovering more about the stories that have shaped the space. From her family's experience of war and fleeing conflict, to the cultural traditions that have followed her grandmother around the globe, this programme explores the importance of sound for nostalgia.

Produced by Olivia Melkonian with the support of Audio Always. Commissioned in association with the Multitrack Audio Producers Fellowship.

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14 minutes

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Tue 15 Mar 2022 22:45

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  • Tue 15 Mar 2022 22:45

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