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Norayr Kartashyan was born in Aygedzor village of Tavush. From 1977-1982 he studied at music school in Dilijan named after Andrey Babaev, 1982-1986 studied at Arno Babajanian Music School the Department of Duduk. In parallel with studies, he studied Armenian folk instruments in particular the shepherd's horn (blul). He masters numerous Armenian folk instruments (blul, duduk, zurna, shvi, pku, parkapzuk). Since 1990 until now Norayr Kartashyan cooperates with different bands and artists. He had a lot of concerts and participated in numerous famous festivals. Released three CDs, is an author of dozens of music pieces. Since 1988 teaches at music schools. In 2010 founded “Van Project” and “Menua” orchestras. With “Van Project” he has been collecting folk music in different parts of Western Armenia, restored and improved the two-pipe bagpipes and used in “Menua” group.