Roupen Altiparmakian (Armenian: Ռուբէն Ալթըփարմաքեան Rubēn Altëparmakean, in Greek: Ρουπέν Ἀλτιπαρμακιάν Roupén Altiparmakián; b. in Adana, Ottoman Empire on May 28, 1919 - d. in New York City, USA on March 13, 1999)[1] was an Armenian master of the violin and oud.
His fame grew, and he got an opportunity to collaborate with other Greek musicians, and even appeared in a number of films with his violin.
Famed French-born Armenian-American singer Onnik Dinkjian appeared as the lead vocalist on the album, with Roupen playing oud and providing occasional backup vocals, playing violin on a few numbers, as well as writing and/or arranging all the pieces.
[2] His song "Lucy" was covered by Adiss Harmandian without however, giving Roupen songwriting credit.
The albums "Armenian Kef Songs" and "Oud Taxims" were released after his death by his family.