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Litty Mathew

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Addis Ababa

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Litty Mathew is a former journalist. She has written for Saveur, Readers Digest and the Los Angeles Times. She is also a full time spirits maker. She and her husband run Greenbar Craft Distillery, L.A.'s first distillery since Prohibition. She lives in Glendale, Calif. with her husband. The Musician's Secret is her first novel. ...more

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I wanted to let you know I received your book in the mail. (Which I won in a giveaway.) As per your note, I listened to the interview with you, and heard the duduk music. I'd never even heard of this instrument before, but now I am completely enamored with its haunting sound. Just beautiful! Is this instrument ever used to play more lively upbeat music, or is it solely used for slower, heart-wrenching pieces?

Litty Mathew Hi Susan,

Isn't it the most soulful instrument?

The duduk is often used to play wedding music but it's usually the zurna, another woodwind with a sharp,…moreHi Susan,

Isn't it the most soulful instrument?

The duduk is often used to play wedding music but it's usually the zurna, another woodwind with a sharp, piercing sound, that plays the melody.

In talking to duduk players, who get defensive ;-), they think the duduk gets painted into this sad corner. But I think rightfully so. It's such an emotional sound. I just don't say it when they're around!

I'm so glad you had a chance to listen!

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I can see that you live in Glendale so you're probably immersed in Armenian culture, but do you have a connection to Armenia otherwise? Personally, I'm an "abm", Armenian by marriage.

Litty Mathew Same here! We went to Armenia for our honeymoon.

How did you stumble upon the book? Hope you enjoyed it.…moreSame here! We went to Armenia for our honeymoon.

How did you stumble upon the book? Hope you enjoyed it.(less)

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101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Hi Guys,

Here's a timely new interview on Southern California's KCET:

https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/a...

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Published on April 20, 2016 15:28 • Tags: april-24, armenian, glendale, kcet

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“Armenia is dying, but it will survive. The little blood that is left is precious blood that will give birth to a heroic generation. A nation that does not want to die, does not die. April 9, 1916 Sorbonne”
― Anatole France

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