Armik

Armik is an Iranian-Armenian American New Flamenco guitarist, producer and composer. His music blends Spanish guitar scales with flamenco improvisation, Latin jazz rhythms, and classical elements. Several of Armik's albums have reached Billboards Top New Age Albums chart.

Born in Iran of Armenian descent, Armik showed an early talent for music. At the age of seven, he pawned his watch to buy a classical guitar, which he hid and practiced on in the basement. By nine, Armik had completed formal music lessons as well as a rigid instructional regimen. At the age of 12, he was a professional recording artist. In 1981, Armik moved to Los Angeles, where he performed with various artists before launching his solo career in 1994 with the album Rain Dancer. His second album, Gypsy Flame, helped establish him in the emerging New Flamenco genre.

In 2002, Armik founded his own record label, Bolero Records. His latest album, Mi Pasion (2026 Remaster/Remix), was released in January 2026.

Discography

Studio albums 1994 - Rain Dancer 1995 - Gypsy Flame (AUS: Gold ) 1996 - Rubia 1997 - Malaga 1999 - Isla del Sol 2001 - Rosas del Amor 2002 - Lost In Paradise 2003 - Amor de Guitarra 2004 - Romantic Dreams 2004 - Piano Nights 2004 - Treasures 2005 - Cafe Romantico 2005 - Mar de Sueños 2006 - Mi Pasión 2006 - Christmas Wishes 2007 - Guitarrista 2007 - A Day In Brazil 2008 - Barcelona 2009 - Serenata 2010 - Besos 2012 - Casa De Amor 2012 - Reflections 2013 - Alegra 2013 - Flames of Love 2014 - Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 1 2014 - Mystify 2015 - Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 2 2015 - La Vida 2016 - Romantic Spanish Guitar, Volume 3 2017 - Enamor 2018 - Pacifica 2019 - Alchemy 2020 - Esta Guitarra (Five Songs) 2021 - Spanish Lover (EP: Five Songs) 2022 - Illuminate (EP: Five Songs) 2023 - Guitar Seduction (EP: Five Songs) 2025 - Gitano Amor 2026 - Mi Pasion (2026 Remaster/Remix)

Compilations 2003 - The Best of Armik 2006 - Desires: The Romantic Collection 2008 - Fuego Gitana: The Nuevo Flamenco Collection 2014 - Greatest Hits 2016 - Solo Guitar Collection

Other Compilation Appearances 1997 - Gypsy Passion: New Flamenco (Narada) 1998 - Gypsy Soul: New Flamenco (Narada) 1999 - Obsession: New Flamenco Romance (Narada) 2000 - Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume I (Baja/TSR Records) 2002 - Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume II (Baja/TSR Records) 2005 - Bolero Gypsies: New Flamenco - Volume I (Bolero Records) 2005 - Music Fantasy: Volume I (Bolero Records) 2006 - Bolero Gypsies: New Flamenco - Volume II (Bolero Records) 2009 - Gypsy Spice: Best of New Flamenco (Baja/TSR Records) 2013 - Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco - Volume III (Baja/TSR Records)