YEREVAN (ArmeniaNow.com)–Armenia’s favorite exotic ensemble–the Armenian Navy Band won last week the "Audience Award" of the prestigious BBC World Music Awards. The 12 member Armenian Navy Band was selected as a finalist two months ago through online voting by fans.
Four groups–including three others from Brazil–Iraq and Italy–were judged by a panel of music critics and Armenian Navy Band came out on top. The group’s founder and percussionist/vocalist Arto Tuncboyaciyan appeared at the BBC Awards ceremony and gave a 20-minute performance.
