Stepan Partamian
A talk-show host, renowned for helping shape public discourse in Los Angeles, Armenia, and beyond through his politically incorrect commentaries and analyses of current affairs.
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MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT BEAT
Stepan Partamian and his New World of Traditional Music by Sylva Dakessian and Linet Bedrossian AIM March 1996 If you walk into Garni, a small music store in Glendale, California, you may be struck by its homey feeling, or perhaps you will notice the music playing on the boom box. But you won’t miss the Read more about MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT BEAT[…]
Reality check
Stepan Partamian and the quest for cultural sobriety by Ishkhan Jinbashian Armenian Reporter Arts & Culture June 14, 2008 Hang your ego and expectations of genteel etiquette at the door. You don’t have to tip-toe in, but do be ready to hear – and see – things that the Armenian mindset would deem outrageous at Read more about Reality check[…]
One-man band
Stepan Partamian puts out books, CDs, a magazine and hosts two TV shows — and that’s not all … By Michael Saltzman / Verdugo Monthly. August, 2006 The air-conditioned office of the Armenian Arts Fund looks like it’s been ransacked. CDs lie scattered on the floor, file cabinets hang open like they’re too tired Read more about One-man band[…]
A Jolt to the System
Stepan Partamian and the Quest for Cultural Excellence By Ishkhan Jinbashian On April 22, 2007, Stepan Partamian appeared on his live television call-in show, Pari Luys (Good Morning), with an Armenian flag hoisted behind each of his ears. To my knowledge, no one has yet worn a couple of tricolors on their head, whether to Read more about A Jolt to the System[…]
Armenian Socrates: Stepan Partamian
Sunday, December 9, 2012 Radio transmitting in a snowstorm Stepan Partamian is something new for the Armenian nation, whereas he is not new when viewed from the perspective of other countries. No Armenian public figure in our memory has ever adopted the method of antagonizing Armenians by repeatedly stating that they are the most Read more about Armenian Socrates: Stepan Partamian[…]
Stepan Partamian
Stepan Partamian born 1962 in Lebanon, moved to Glendale California at age 19, holds a BA in Filmmaking form CSUN. A talk-show host, renowned for helping shape public discourse in Los Angeles, Armenia, and beyond through his politically incorrect commentaries and analyses of current affairs. Accomplishments 2015: The realization of the first ever American Read more about Stepan Partamian[…]
Down With the Ivory Tower
A conversation with Stepan Partamian By Ishkhan Jinbashian On July 29, Stepan Partamian will produce the biggest Armenian concert in American history, called Spirit of Armenia, as part of the KCRW World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Even while putting the finishing touches, he is busy launching his next initiative, The Read more about Down With the Ivory Tower[…]
STEPAN THE ICONOCLAST
AGBU Article by Hrag Vartanian AGBU Magazine 11/1/2005 Don’t get Stepan Partamian started, but if you do you can be guaranteed that controversy is sure to follow. Host of two Glendale cable televison shows—Pari Looyce(Good Morning) every morning and Tzer Gardzeke (Your Opinion) on Thursday nights—Stepan, says the Los Angeles Times, is a “firebrand,” who Read more about STEPAN THE ICONOCLAST[…]
The firebrand
The firebrand If it has to do with Armenian Americans, Stepan Partamian is bound to say something that will push the hot buttons. July 06, 2005|Lynell George | Times Staff Writer As first impressions go, you might think you wouldn’t want to meet up with Stepan Partamian in a dark alley — what with his Read more about The firebrand[…]
Thus Spoke Stepan
Stepan Partamian not only has been hosting a live television show for eight years but he has also organized numerous other cultural events, such as Garni music records production and most recently the concert in Haywood Bowl which was dedicated to Armenian music. But he is mostly noted for his activities in live shows, namely Read more about Thus Spoke Stepan[…]
Степан ПАРТАМЯН: “Мы рассеялись, но все еще не можем выбраться из пустыни”
“24 апреля из года в год мы делаем одно и то же — маршируем на небольшом отрезке “Литтл Армении”, кричим “пайкар-пайкар”— и с чувством выполненного долга расходимся по домам”, — говорит Степан Партамян, искусствовед и телеведущий, предлагая пересмотреть “непродуктивную традицию” и перейти к делу. Он восемь лет ведет свою авторскую программу в прямом эфире лос-анджелесского Read more about Степан ПАРТАМЯН: “Мы рассеялись, но все еще не можем выбраться из пустыни”[…]