Meaning
Some of the songs tell the stories of individual fedayees, such as Serob Pasha and General Andranik, who confronted the Turkish onslaught. They also talk about historical battles, successful guerrilla operations, heroic deaths, genocide, among other sensitive topics.
The songs are generally heard at Armenian gatherings. It is also seen as a way to educate the newer generation of Armenians about their history through the songs.
Armenian revolutionary songs are very popular among the youth of the Armenian diaspora, and are generally in reference to the members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.
Read more about this topic: Armenian Revolutionary Songs
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