Sirusho (Siranush Yeghiazaryan) is an Armenian pop star born in Yerevan in 1987, celebrated for her fusion of Armenian folk traditions with contemporary pop and for finishing 4th at Eurovision 2008.
Born 1987
Yerevan, Armenia
4th Place
Eurovision 2008
Qele, Qele
Signature Song
Folk-Pop
Sound Fusion
Who Is Sirusho?
Sirusho, born Siranush Yeghiazaryan on February 5, 1987, in Yerevan, Armenia, grew up surrounded by music — her mother, Siranush Grigoryan, is also a well-known Armenian singer, making music a family inheritance. From a young age, Sirusho demonstrated a remarkable ability to blend the textures of traditional Armenian folk music with modern pop production, creating a sound that felt both rooted in heritage and genuinely contemporary.
In 2008, she represented Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade, Serbia, with the song "Qele, Qele" — a hypnotic, folk-infused pop track that earned Armenia its best Eurovision finish at the time: 4th place in the grand final. The performance introduced her music to a pan-European audience and cemented her reputation as one of Armenia's brightest artistic talents.
Qele, Qele (2008)
Eurovision · 4th Place
Sirusho's Eurovision entry blended Armenian folk elements with a modern pop sound, earning Armenia a top-5 finish and widespread acclaim across Europe.
Music Career
Pop · Folk Fusion
A catalog spanning folk-influenced pop, dance, and R&B, often incorporating Armenian language, instruments, and cultural themes alongside international production styles.
Armenian Heritage
Cultural Identity
Sirusho frequently incorporates Armenian folk melodies, duduk influences, and Armenian-language lyrics into her work, celebrating her roots while reaching new audiences.
Musical Family
Legacy
Born to Armenian singer Siranush Grigoryan, Sirusho comes from a musical family lineage, carrying forward a tradition of Armenian vocal artistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sirusho's real name is Siranush Yeghiazaryan. She performs under the stage name Sirusho. She was born on February 5, 1987, in Yerevan, Armenia, to Armenian singer Siranush Grigoryan.
Sirusho represented Armenia at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade, Serbia, with the song "Qele, Qele." Armenia finished 4th in the grand final — its best Eurovision result at that point — and the song became one of Sirusho's most recognized tracks.
Yes. Sirusho was born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia. She is one of the country's most beloved contemporary pop artists and has represented Armenia both at Eurovision and through her broader music career.
