A new musical project is aiming to repair relations between two historically hostile countries; Turkey and Armenia.
The 'Melody for Harmony' project, which is sponsored by the U.S. embassy in Armenia, will bring together musicians from both countries for two concerts as well a documentary project about the performances.
The first concert will take place on Dec. 14 in the Armenian capital Yerevan while the other one will be on Dec. 22 in Istanbul.
An English-language melancholic alternative rock band The Beautified Project-formed in London 2005 by singer and songwriter Andre Simonian-will take part in the concert series from Armenia.
From Turkey, four well-known musicians Göksel Baktagir, Yurdal Tokcan, Burak Malcok and Mert Elmas will join the project.
Turkish and Armenian musicians will all work on a peace-promoting song written by Simonian, said a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Armenia.
"The musicians will mix acoustic rock elements of The Beautified Project's music with Turkish folk instruments and western classical music," the statement added.
Turkish-Armenian singer Sibil Pektorosoğlu will take to the stage during the performances as an honorary guest.
A music video, as well as a documentary, will be released about the project.
Turks and Armenians lived together for centuries during the Ottoman period until 1915's mass deportations.
The 1915 events took place during World War I when a portion of the Armenian population living in the Ottoman Empire sided with the invading Russians and revolted against the empire.
The Ottoman Empire relocated Armenians in eastern Anatolia following the revolts and there were Armenian casualties during the relocation process.
Armenia has demanded an apology and compensation, while Turkey has officially refuted Armenian allegations over the incidents saying that, although Armenians died during the relocations, many Turks also lost their lives in attacks carried out by Armenian gangs in Anatolia.
