About Tmba-Ta

 

Tmba-Ta was formed in 2013 under the leadership of Arik Grigorian, vocalist and flutist of the popular folk-rock band Bambir. It is a musical ensemble of 30 Tumo students who add experimental harmonies and modern sounds to traditional Armenian songs.

 

The group developed out of a Tumo workshop exploring the foundations of music and mixing live instrumentation with digital technology.

Tumo's Tmba-Ta orchestra held its first official public concert at the popular Stop Club in central Yerevan. They performed a live set of original tracks from their Tumo studio recordings, including "Le Petit Papa," "Etsy Ari," and the quintessential "Tmba-Ta."

The 30-member student ensemble entertained a standing room only audience of music fans, supporters, and parents with their avant-garde mix of improvised vocals and traditional folk rhythms. Virtual sounds from iPads incorporated seamlessly with live instrumentation on stage to produce a captivating debut showcase.