Ara Topouzian

Michigan Creates

Arts EN ↓ 31 episodes

ABOUT MICHIGAN CREATES: Explore the vibrant arts and culture landscape of Michigan, a state with a thriving creative ecosystem that has birthed iconic movements like Motown and The Purple Rose Theater. Home to legendary musicians, writers, and artists, Michigan boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage known worldwide. Michigan Creates is a podcast series that will connect listeners with gifted artists and cultural institutions that are nurturing Michigan's vibrant creative landscape. PODCAST HOST: Join your host, Ara Topouzian, an award-winning Armenian musician and advocate for the arts in...

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Ara Topouzian

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Middle Eastern Music and Cultural Continuity | Victor Ghannam 18.05.2024 30:14

In this episode of Michigan Creates, Ara Topouzian talks with Victor Ghannam , Middle Eastern musician and educator, about music as cultural preservation. Victor shares insights into tradition, transmission, and how musical heritage is carried forward through performance and teaching. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture...

Folk Music, Story, and Place | Jeff Karoub 04.05.2024 36:28

Ara Topouzian speaks with Jeff Karoub , folk musician and songwriter, about storytelling through song and the role of place in shaping musical identity. Jeff reflects on songwriting, performance, and how folk traditions continue to evolve while remaining rooted in lived experience. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture org...

Bridging Cultures Through Music | Xiao Dong Wei 16.04.2024 30:04

In this episode of Michigan Creates, Ara Topouzian talks with Xiao Dong Wei , Chinese musician and composer, about bridging cultures through music. The conversation explores tradition, cross-cultural collaboration, and how music serves as a shared language across communities. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organizat...

Media, Storytelling, and Community Platforms | Michael Hyacinthe, Wimee TV 30.03.2024 17:47

Ara Topouzian sits down with Michael Hyacinthe , founder of Wimee TV , to discuss storytelling through media and community-based platforms. Michael shares how local voices, creative content, and inclusive media spaces strengthen cultural connection and representation. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in M...

Writing, Memory, and Personal Narrative | Marsha Music 09.03.2024 59:18

In this episode of Michigan Creates, Ara Topouzian talks with Marsha Music , writer and storyteller, about memory, personal narrative, and the written word. Marsha reflects on storytelling as a tool for reflection, healing, and understanding lived experience. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan....

Language, Identity, and Creative Voice | Stephen Mack Jones 19.02.2024 23:11

Ara Topouzian speaks with Stephen Mack Jones , author, playwright, and poet, about language, identity, and creative voice. Stephen shares how writing becomes a means of self-definition and cultural expression, setting the foundation for Michigan Creates’ focus on artists and storytellers. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & cult...