Yrevan, Armenia –

Essaï Altounian is the first member of the band representing Armenia in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest to be announced. The well-known French-Armenian singer will represent the continent Europe in the project.

ssaï is a French-Armenian singer whose charming voice has touched many hearts. He is also a songwriter, keyboardist and an actor.

First of all I’m really proud to represent Armenia. To be a part of the Genealogy means something powerful to me. It is like being a link between the past and the future, a link between earth and sky.

Armenian Public TV Company has announced earlier that Genealogy will be uniting the new generation of Armenians spread through 5 continents (Europe, Asia, America, Africa, and Australia) around the world in the year of 1915. The group consists of 6 artists with Armenian origin – 6 destinies with 1 story

 

In the band, Essaï Altounian will represent the continent of Europe. Even though he has grown up and lived in France, he feels Armenian and has strong feelings about his roots:

With Genealogy I’m one of the bridges connecting Armenian people around the world. I am also one of the bridges who are spreading love and positivity around the world through music. I represent Armenians from Europe – the continent of the Human right and the peace. I want to send a powerful message of humanity and serenity on behalf of European Armenians.I wish that people all around the world realize that Armenians will always climb on the higher mountains to sing, dance and spread joy and happiness.

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— Genealogy (@GenealogyMusic) February 14, 2015