Taline and Friends

Taline and Friends is an American-Armenian musical group. They are best known for playing music for children. The members if the group are Taline Bessos,  Tzagratzoo, Nabig, and Peeso. Alex Bessos is the songwriter and producer of the group. The most popular of the group's songs include “Im Kntag”, “Tzkneeg” and “Peesoee Bar”.

The  group has played a major role in developing Armenian language skills for children worldwide since the early 1990s.

History
The founders and creators of the group are Taline and Alex Bessos. They are based in Glendale, California. Taline was born in Beirut.The entertainer, By Joyce Rudolph, Los Angeles Times, Jan. 6, 2007 She moved to the United States at the age of 15. Taline has a BA degree in Early Childhood Education. In 1993. she and Alex rented a small studio. They released their first CD called Hink Pokrig Patigner. It included traditional Armenian songs from their childhood and original songs. In 1994, they released their second CD. The group started to gain more popularity when they made their first DVD Let’s Sing & Dance. They had their first concert in 2003 in New Jersey. The group had their first Armenian Children’s Christmas Concert in 2003 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Their first international performance was in 2004 in Canada. Since then, they have performed in many countries. These include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Cyprus, France, Kuwait, Lebanon, the United Kingdom, Syria, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.

The group has made 5 DVDs and 11 CDs. These include lessons on different topics, including animals, the Armenian alphabet, and being Armenian.The Armenian Reporter, May 5, 2007 Their YouTube videos get over 20,000 views each day.

Taline was recognized among the 30 exceptional businesswomen at the 13th Annual Women in Business Legislative Update and Awards luncheon in 2012.

 History of Songs from Taline and Friends 

 3 Khozikner
 5 Zkayaranner
 12 Amisner
 ABC
 Aklor Aghpare
 Andarin Mech
 Antsrev Gouka
 Arev Arev
 Arakasdanav
 Ari Ari
 Ay Nabasdag
 Badik Jan Badik
 Bareelouys
 Bjlig Mjlig Sarte
 B-I-N-G-O
 Bouy Bouy Moukike
 Bananov Gargantagh
 Baydzar Arev
 Bzdig Kouyr
 Bzdig Oryortige
 Christmas Medley
 Daretarts e Aysor
 Diknike Orore
 Donadzare
 Dyadzan
 Dzenkele Menkele
 Dzidzernaki Pouyne
 Dzovap Biti Yertank
 Fait Do Do
 Gaghant Baba Shoud Ari
 Gaghant Baba Oush e Mnatser
 Ge Barenk
 Ge Hnchenk Zanke
 Ge Khaghank Miasin
 Gakavik
 To Be Continued

References

Other websites
 Taline and Friends YouTube Channel
 The entertainer, By Joyce Rudolph, Los Angeles Times, Jan. 6, 2007

Category:Musical groups from California
Category:Glendale, California
Category:1993 establishments in California