Richard Hagopian

     Richard A Hagopian was born in Fowler, California, of Armenian parents. He started playing the Oud at age of 12. At first he was self taught then by invitation studied under the internationally famous Kanouni Garbis Bakingian. Since 1979. 
     Cory Zamora and her dancers have enjoyed the honor of performing with his local band, in solo and with the tribe. Cory has had the honor of performing with his famous all star band. Richard's CD's are available all over the world. We are truly lucky to be only 45 min from his home in Visalia, Ca. Where he and his family run the highly acclaimed International Deli.