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YEREVAN, AUGUST 2, ARMENPRESS: World famous French Armenian singer Charles Aznavour on August 16 will have a concert during the opening ceremony of restored “Rabat” castle in Akhaltsikhe. Armenpress reports calling Georgia online, that Aznavour with a music group consisting of 25 people will take part in the concert which will last an hour and a half.
“Rabat” castle which turned into ruins was reconstructed by Georgian authorities during 10 months. The fact of giving a concert in Akhaltsikhe is not accidental as the father of the singer was born there. His parents migrated to France and intended to leave for USA but not receiving visa had to stay in France. So Charles Aznavour became French citizen.
The songs of Aznavour (which are more than 1000) have been performed by such singers as Ray Charles, Bob Dilan and etc. Being legend Aznavour is a real patriot. He had formed charitable fund “Aznavour to Armenia” and has organized several actions to help his compatriots.