Over the years the effort has paid off by captivating a global audience hankering for the next level of Armenian music, and earning Sako a string of awards, including Best Dance Album, Best Live Concert, and Best Music Video from the annual Armenian Music Awards. Sako’s international fan base keeps abreast of the artist’s work via the Web as well. Sako’s official website, sako1.com, provides up-to-date news and information such as upcoming events, while his myspace.com page, at myspace.com/sako1, is an interactive destination where fans can communicate with the artist and post personal profiles and links.
Sako’s success has also led to opportunities to tour abroad. Overseas concerts and local performances reached a new level this year, as the popularity of the Live Dance Party album created a flurry of requests for special-event appearances. A sequel to the album, Live Dance Party 2, is planned to be released in November this year.
Shall We Dance, Sako’s latest CD, is perhaps his most accomplished studio work yet. It features an energetic set of dance songs and ballads, many of which were written by the artist, in collaboration with acclaimed lyricists. The album also includes a vigorous take on the Latin-inflected “Sway.” As Sako’s sound and voice continue to evolve, the album’s arrangements and production never fail to surprise the listener with innovative quirks and turns. Shall We Dance and Sako’s previous releases, including two concert DVDs, are available at music stores in Los Angeles and through ME Productions.
To book performances by Sako for private and special events, and for album inquiries, call (800) 205-5305 or visit his official website at sako1.com.
