Teni Apelian Teni's love for a cappella blossomed in a Jazz Choir at Carnegie Mellon, where she graduated with a Master's in Arts Management and a BA in Professional Writing. Originally from Philadelphia, she has lived in various spots on the east coast and now resides in New York, NY. Teni is thrilled to be part of Zulal, a group that has brought life to her foremost passions and which has allowed her to explore both spirit and sound with two talented women.
Yeraz Markarian Yeraz Markarian has enjoyed singing from a young age, and participated in an all-female a cappella group at Barnard College, Columbia University as a "bass". A native New Yorker, she has a background in advertising and currently works in cancer research while she is studying for her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Yeraz is proud to take part in rediscovering Armenian folk music, and is overjoyed that what began as an innocent conversation among friends has led to the creation of Zulal.
Anaïs Alexandra Tekerian Anaïs Tekerian studied theatre at Yale University, where she sang with and directed the Yale Slavic Chorus. Originally from San Francisco, Anaïs now lives in New York, performing in plays and films in and around the city. She is also a poet and a piano teacher. Anaïs is thrilled to be exploring the musical heritage of her ancestors with Zulal.
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"This is one of the most beautiful recordings of Armenian folk music I have
ever heard. Passionate, playful, and deeply emotional, I found it haunting" Atom Egoyan, Award-winning Director, International Filmmaker, Writer, Producer
"Within two weeks of being added to the CD Baby database, which now stands
at over 73,000 artists, this compelling vocal trio has already become a bestseller. Featuring their original a cappella arrangements of Armenian vocal folk music, Zulal, meaning "clarity," is most appropriately named as they are to be commended for their tight, on-point vocal harmony- the brightness, precision and uncompromised musicality of their performances is evident from start to finish. Presenting songs that explore and convey the sounds of longing, celebration, struggle, desire and reverie, they pay tribute to their motherland's traditions while still bringing a renewed, inventive approach." Tamara Turner, CDBABY
'Zulal', an Armenian a cappella trio, is named for the quality of clear water and delivers a musical experience that is likewise fluid, clean and unconfined. Zulal takes Armenia's village folk melodies and weaves intricate arrangements that pay tribute to the music's rural roots while introducing a contemporary lyricism and energy. Three different female voices blend to create a vocal landscape in which stories of village life and ritual are set forth for the listener.
Zulal's singers, Teni Apelian, Yeraz Markarian and Anaïs Tekerian have been singing together since 2002, and have emerged as compelling voices reflecting a rich musical heritage. The trio has performed in such esteemed venues as Carnegie Hall , the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of the City of New York, the Alex Theatre, and the Longy School of Music along with performances for Cirque du Soleil, The Near East Foundation and the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia .
Hi Thanks for the ADD- The TRIO sounds outta-dis-world!! Wish u continued success and thanks again for helping me with Khayyam music project. cheers beenteha. com
You ladies are totally awesome. I'm glad to have found you. Thanks for being a friend and for sharing your lovely music. love to you in New York...Barbara
Teni's love for a cappella blossomed in a Jazz Choir at Carnegie Mellon, where she graduated with a Master's in Arts Management and a BA in Professional Writing. Originally from Philadelphia, she has lived in various spots on the east coast and now resides in New York, NY. Teni is thrilled to be part of Zulal, a group that has brought life to her foremost passions and which has allowed her to explore both spirit and sound with two talented women. 
Yeraz Markarian has enjoyed singing from a young age, and participated in an all-female a cappella group at Barnard College, Columbia University as a "bass". A native New Yorker, she has a background in advertising and currently works in cancer research while she is studying for her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Yeraz is proud to take part in rediscovering Armenian folk music, and is overjoyed that what began as an innocent conversation among friends has led to the creation of Zulal. 
Anaïs Tekerian studied theatre at Yale University, where she sang with and directed the Yale Slavic Chorus. Originally from San Francisco, Anaïs now lives in New York, performing in plays and films in and around the city. She is also a poet and a piano teacher. Anaïs is thrilled to be exploring the musical heritage of her ancestors with Zulal. 
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