Sings For Ancient Assyria

Special Thanks To: Ingrid Lochmatow Dr. Robert l. Mar-Elia Ashur Givargis James G. Elia Firouz Sepanlou Produced by Ashur Beth Sargis, 5839 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91601 "His sensational vocals and guitar magic make this dynamic young artist an international hit with talent to burn... -IL DISCO In a voice enriched by his ageless heritage and blended with the contemporary sounds of today, Ashur Sargis offers music as irresistible as moonlight on the Tigris. Small wonder, for Ashur (born in 1949) comes to the US from his beloved Bet Nahren, literally translated meaning "Land between two rivers— the Tigris and the Euphrates? Appropriately, his first hit song which he himself arranged- composed by Benyamin Melco - is called "Bet Nahren" His explosive talents were first noted while he was a member of the local church choir and, urged on by family and friends, he made his first night club appearance during the height of the following tourist season. Word spread like wildfire: Here is a star the world should recognize. And audiences and reviewers alike have done just that. In Chicago, his first stop in the US, fans jammed the Assyrian conventions and other civic functions where he performed to enthusiastic crowds. Singing in fluent English, Persian as well as Assyrian he was asked for encore after encore. Now in Hollywood, his unique way with a song is receiving the attention normally reserved for long established stars. Listeners will discover in this album the abundant reasons for Ashur's success. With his innate musical gifts as a basis, he takes much of his inspiration from ancient Assyrian folklore telling of love, stories of wars fought (some lost, some won), songs filled with laughter and tears. Each is handsomely arranged by Ashur or his friend, the one and only Bijan Azarmi; and many are actually composed by Ashur himself. Backed by drums of Eddy Petros, electric cordovax, piano of Bijan Azarmi, and guitars, Ashur creates music to be enjoyed again and again by fans of all ages.