Eurovision 2015: Second artist of Genealogy known (video)
Tamar Kaprelian is the second member of the band Genealogy, representing Armenia in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with Don't Deny. Born and raised in the US, she will represent the continent of America in the project. After Essaï Altounian, Tamar Kaprelian is the second artist of the band Genealogy to be announced. She is a famous Armenian-American singer and songwriter. Since 2010, Tamar has released a full length album titled Sinner Or A Saint and a very personal EP titled California. Tamar is currently residing in New York City and with honest and uplifting songs, she takes listeners on a journey across the arcs of relationships and personal growth. 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. The choice has been inspired by five leaves of the forget-me-not flower, the symbol of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide to be marked on April 24 this year. Essai Altounian was the first member to be chosen for the project. The well-known French-Armenian singer will represent the continent Europe in the band. The group that will represent Armenia at the contest due in Vienna, Austria, on May 19-23 will sing the song “Don’t Deny”, which has the message of peace, unity and tolerance.