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 Nune Yesayan was born in Yerevan, Armenia, on August 5, 1969. Even before studying music in college, Yesayan made a name for herself at her high school for being a gifted vocalist and talented performer. She graduated from high school in 1986 and was accepted to the Polytechnic University of Yerevan to study engineering.
During her first year in college, Yesayan excelled in her engineering studies and received high marks in both math and physics. She spent her time away from school performing Armenian folk music with an amateur band. The group, which included long-time friend and collaborator Arthur Hagopian, appeared at small venues and a few concerts.
After successfully completing her first year of course work at the Polytechnic University in 1987, Yesayan decided to change her major and focus on her passion for music. She applied for admission and was accepted to the Jazz and Pop College of Yerevan, where she began her studies in the Fall of 1988.
Following graduation from the Jazz and Pop College in 1990, Yesayan auditioned and was accepted into the Armenian National Jazz Orchestra. Under the direction of famed composer and conductor Constantine Orbelian, Yesayan performed with the Orchestra in Armenia and throughout the former Soviet Union, singing Armenian folk songs and jazz standards.
After the fall of the Soviet Union, harsh economic conditions in Armenia forced Yesayan to seek employment opportunities abroad. Her abilitly to sing in many languages and in various styles won her contracts at 5-star hotels in the Middle East. During her concerts and small-venue shows, Yesayan sang contemporary hits, pop and jazz standards and songs in English, Arabic, French and Armenian.
Upon her return to Armenia in 1997, Yesayan partnered again with Prime Entertainment in an effort to distribute her CD's internationally. Executive Producer Garbis Titizian arranged for the release of Yesayan's first CD and the recording and distribution of her second album, "Who Knows."
In 1998, Yesayan formed her own band, which continues to work with her today. Together with her musicians, Yesayan took her band on the road throughout Armenia, performing benefit concerts for the Armenia Fund, an organization which fund the development of Armenia's infrastructure.
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