Biography
I’m Lida Arakelyan, the same Lidushik herself. I was born on July 11, 1999 in Yerevan. I have studied at Yerevan basic school No. 131 named after P. Yavorov, as well as in the piano and shvi (an Armenian fipple flute) departments of Yerevan art school named after Avet Gabrielyan.
From 2014 to 2018 I have studied in the vocal department of the Yerevan State Pop and Jazz College, in parallel I have also studied in the department of percussion instruments. In 2018, I enrolled at the vocal theoretical department of the Jazz-pop Department of the Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas; I am currently in the 3rd year.
From April 2002 to September 2010, I attended the vocal children’s and youth ensemble “Arevik” of Public Television and Radio. Since 2002, I have participated in song and dance festivals, musical concert projects, starred in various TV shows, including as a presenter of musical programs. I was on a concert tour in Syria in 2003, in Bulgaria in 2006, in Cyprus in 2007, in Georgia in 2008.
In 2003, my first personal song was recorded, the songs “Pushe”, “Tzuke”, “Sokhn u skhtore”, “Mrjyunnere”, “Poqreri ashkharh” were recorded sequentially; and in 2008 my first music video was filmed, based on the song “Poqreri ashkharh” (Kids’ world). It brought me a great deal of popularity, it was loved by children and adults in a very short time. The video was shown on all TV channels and won awards. On July 11, 2010 the day of the 11th anniversary of my birth, the presentation of my first album with the video clips “Poqreri ashkharh” (Kids’ wold) and “Yerg em horinel” (I have composed a song) took place.
In September 2010, with the song “Hay arev” (Armenian sun) together with “Arevik”, I participated in the selection round of the EU Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Armenia and lost one point to the winner.
From 2010 to 2014 I hosted the children’s and youth programs “Tane menak” (Home alone) and “TOP-5” on ATV. In 2011, with my song “Pare” (The dance), I represented Armenia at the international contest “Children’s New Wave 2011” and was awarded a special prize by the Italian RAI UNO TV channel, thanks to which I got the opportunity to take part in the TV
show “Ti lascio una canzone 2012” as a special guest in Rome in December 2012. The organizers of the “New Wave” contest also had the opportunity to participate in the annual New Year’s concerts “Pesenka goda” (The song of the year), as well as in the contest “Children’s New Wave” in subsequent years; աs a guest, I performed duets with Russian celebrities Dominic the Joker, Tamara Gverdtsiteli, Leonid Agutin and Nikolai Baskov.
On February 5, 2012, the presentation of my first album took place, which included my 11 individual songs.
In April 2012, I had the honor to be a member of the jury of the selection round of the “New Wave”.
In April 2012, together with the Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia, Nune Yesayan we recorded the song “Mama”, on the basis of which Artyom Harutyunyan shot another clip.
In January 2013, we shot the 5th video for the song “Tik-Tak” on a New Year’s theme.
On January 19, 2013 my first solo concert took place at the Gyumri State Drama Theatre after Vardan Adjemian with a live performance of 16 songs and with the participation of the “Angels” Dance Club.
On February 24, 2013, my second solo concert took place at the Alex Theater in Los Angeles with the participation of the “Anush” dance ensemble and Vova Arzumanyan.
On July 14, 2013, my third solo concert took place at the Yerevan Philharmonic Grand Concert Hall after Aram Khachatryan. Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia Nune Yesayan, 11-year-old Diana Kalashova from the Czech Republic and 11-year-old Raffi Artaud from France performed at the concert as special guests. On that day I also celebrated my 14th birthday.
At the contest “Children’s New Wave 2013” in Yalta, I presented to the audience the clip of the song “Qo nman” (Just like you) that I sing together with Diana Kalashova.
On December 28, 2013, at the invitation of “KNAR” non-profit cultural corporation, I had a solo concert with the “Kilikia” dance ensemble at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
In June 2014, at the invitation of the Armenian school “Dvin” of Estonia and the Armenian community, I was in the Baltic states with a solo concert, I participated in “Caucasian rhythms” in Tallinn in 2014, and I also conducted master classes with local Armenian children.
In 2014, I starred in the feature film “My little fiancé”.
In October 2014, my sixth solo concert took place at the Concert Hall after Charles Aznavour in Vanadzor.
From 2013 to 2014 I studied at the Academy of Igor Krutoy. In November 2014, at the graduation party of the academy, a solemn presentation of diplomas to graduates by us took place at the graduation party of the Academy, in the Bulgarian city of Varna.
In 2014, my 7th video for the song “La la la” was shot, which was presented on Carousel TV “Top Ten”; it has been in the top three for months.
In 2014, Artyom Harutyunyan shot my 8th music video “Im poqrik Hayastan” (My little Armenia).
In May 2015, my 7th solo concert, organized by ARTN Shant and Arpi Production, took place at the Alex Theater in Los Angeles.
On July 11, 2015, on the day of my 16th birthday, the presentation of my 2nd CD “Im poqrik Hayastan” (My little Armenia) took place, which included 9 new songs and 3 karaoke versions.
From 2015 to 2016, I participated in events organized by the Armenian offices of Unicef, World Vision, CDF Armenia, being in 25 different cities and regional centers of the Republic of Armenia.
In the fall of 2015, my next music video “The New Youth of Armenia” was shot.
In 2016, at the suggestion of ArmNewsTV general Producer Hrach Keshishian, I starred in the “Asteghayin zham” (Finest hour) Reality Show.
On May 9, 2016, my 8th solo concert took place on the square of the city of Ararat.
On November 11, 2016, my 9th solo concert took place at the Alex Theater in Glendale at the invitation of ARTN Shant and Arpi Production.
In 2013, I was awarded the “Best Singer of the year” award by Gyurjinyan Production.
In 2014, I was awarded the “Best singer of the year” award by Gyurjinyan Production.
In 2015, I was awarded the “Best singer of the year” award by Gyurjinyan Production.
In 2016-2017, I was awarded the “Best singer of the year” award by Gyurjinyan Production.
In 2017-2018, I was awarded the “Best singer of the year” award by Gyurjinyan Production.
In 2016, I was awarded the “Best Young Singer of the Year: award by H3TV
In 2016, I was awarded the “Young Ambassador of Armenian Song” prize by Kentron TV.
From 2013 to 2019, I participated in a large charity program “Yes kam” (I exist), which was broadcast by Kentron TV to help the sick, needy children.
From 2003 to 2008, I participated in charity events organized by the 1st lady of the Second President of the Republic of Armenia and the “Fund for Armenian Relief”.
From 2012 to 2018, I have always collaborated with the “Donate life” charitable foundation of the First Lady of the third President to help children with leukemia.
In 2017, we shot my 9th video for the song “Srtum arajin ser” (First love in the heart), at the skating rink, with the participation of the Armenian figure skating champion. The video also caught the attention of ISU and they praised it.
In May-June 2016 and 2017, I participated in charity concerts organized by Rostelecom Armenia in different cities of the Republic of Armenia.
In 2017, I received vocal master classes from the author of more than 150 television show programs, the world-famous stage director Alexander Davydovich Revzin at the Moscow Pedagogical State University, the Music Faculty of the Institute of Arts, the Department of Pop and Jazz Art, in Moscow city.
February and April 2018 – charity concert of “Donate life” charitable foundation for children with blood cancer.
In 2018 – the song “Havata” (Believe) with its music video.
In 2018 – the music video for the song “Bari or” (Good day).
In October 2018 – a solo concert at the Concert Hall after Charles Aznavour in Vanadzor.
In May 2019, we shot a music video for the song “Yes u du” (Me and You).
In June 2019 – a solo concert in Gyumri.
In June 2019 – a concert at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.
In June 2019 – a concert in the Small Philharmonic Hall after Arno Babajanyan.
In June 2019 – a concert in the Great Hall named after Aram Khachatryan.
In June 2019 – a three-day concert in Mdon, Ongyan, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris.
On October 1, 2019, my solo concert took place in Noyemberyan.
In December 2019 – “Tashi-show’ in the Grand Concert Hall of the Kremlin, Moscow.
In June 2020 – charity concert “Together we can save lives”, organized by the Charity Foundation “City of smile” and the Firtst Lady for children with blood cancer.
In September 2020, we shot a music video based on the song “Liqy ser” (Much love).
From March 2020 to September 2021, I have been acting in the television series “Khabkanq” (Illusion), by US ARMENIA TV.
I currently work on new songs and I’ll present new music videos.
I want to thank all those people, who educated and taught me, as well as my extended family, and especially my grandmother Gohar, who is my producer and is always by my side. I want to thank my audience, all the kids who love and sing my songs.
“Poqreri ashkharh” (Kids’ world)
“Im poqrik Hayastan” (My little Armenia)