Coming Soon: Writing Workshop & New Website

Coming in July 2022 is a new writing workshop developed by Ani called "Healing History." Inspired by the Armenian Justice Movement, the workshop will address the losses and struggles left in the wake of sweeping crimes against humanity such as genocide, slavery and forced migration with a writing project to begin the process of healing and bridging cultural divides. The workshop is sponsored by DSTL Arts and will take place in Los Angeles and a recorded version will be be made available on YouTube. Stay tuned for details! Also in the works is a new artist website.

Ani Makes Professional Acting Debut

Glendale, CA.__ Since January 24th, Ani has been appearing in Vahik Pirhamzei's hilarious new play "Rafael Keru Bardeze " ("Uncle Rafael's Garden ") as the lead character's 72 year-old sister who is visiting from Armenia and looking to marry for a green card to stay in the U.S. Upcoming performances are scheduled for March 21 and 22 at the Roosevelt Middle School's auditorium. For tickets or more information, log on to www.rafaelkeri.com. Posted 3/7/09.

Ani Writes, Produces & Directs Musical Play

On August 24, 2008, Ani's new musical play "Kach Nazar" ("Nazar the Brave") will be performed at the beautiful historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. The production is based on a classic Armenian fairy tale and is composed of Armenian folk songs and dances. For tickets or more information, log on to www.kachnazar.com.

Free Download of Live Recording Offered

The first publicly available recording of Ani Minasian performing live can now be downloaded for free on the singer-songwriter’s official website.  The emotional rendition of Ani’s ballad “I Hate Goodbyes” about loss and the inevitable passage of time was recorded during her Seeds of Love concert held on September 10, 2004.  To download the live recording, log on to www.animinasian.com/music.php.

"Entertainment Today" Profiles Ani

"Entertainment Today," a weekly paper ala "L.A. Weekly" covering local arts, entertainment and nightlife as well as national stories, printed a profile article in its January 21st issue about singer-songwriter Ani Minasian and her music. (Feb 10 2005)

Ani Sings on VH1's "Strange Love"

The final episode airing on VH1 on March 27, 2005 contains two duets featuring vocals by singer-songwriter Ani Minasian. (Feb 12 2005)

"Seeds of Love" Proclaimed a Success

...And the cherry on top came when I was surprised with a presentation of this gorgeous full-color proclamation from the City of Los Angeles for bringing "joy, love and social awareness to the Los Angeles community through your extraordinary musical talent." (Oct 06 2004)