Aksel Bakunts

Aksel Bakunts was born in Yerevan. He studied at Komitas State Conservatory in the Department of Contrabass. Directed “Krunk”, “Serpantin” and “Armina” bands. Bakunts was the artistic director of “Hayhamerg”. He was one of the founders of vocal instrumental bands in Armenia and made a great contribution to the development of pop art. Aksel Bakunts had concerts in different countries. In 2006 Aksel Bakunts was awarded the title of Honored Art Worker of Armenia, in 2010 the gold medal of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia. He died in Yerevan.