Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-ze-in) was exposed as a child to a wide palette of musical forms and from diverse cultures. His mother sang Armenian folk songs, and his father played ancient Middle Eastern music. Michael began playing guitar at the age of six, assimilating everything from the raga improvisations of Ravi Shankar, to the rock of Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. It is visually breathtaking to watch Michael play - his cutting edge virtuosity, commanding stage presence, offbeat humor, and genuine humility has won him a reputation for excellence and a steadily growing audience. The reviews speak volumes: Jazziz Magazine describes his music as "unbelievable ... incredible ... music from another planet." Michael has also found himself performing live to an audience of millions on nationally syndicated NPR radio shows West Coast Live, Echoes, and World Cafe.
