With softly hued 19th century tuff stone edifices lining its leafy boulevards, Armenia’s capital city exudes an old-world elegance. Sidling into a seat at a café, I order soorj (coffee in Armenian) and observe my surroundings. I’ve heard that the traditional Armenian double-reed woodwind flute is always made of apricot wood. He explains that the wood of apricot (Armenia’s national fruit) best resonates the sound that is unique to the Armenian duduk. No Armenian wedding, festive occasion or family gathering is complete without a duduk player.

Source: Mint December 01, 2017 07:30 UTC