Lela Tsurtsumia

Lela Tsurtsumia (Georgian: ლელა წურწუმია) (born 12 February 1969) is a Georgian pop singer and actress. Born in west Georgia and raised in Tbilisi, she graduated in Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University. She sings in Georgian, Megrelian and Laz languages.

Lela Tsurtsumia
ლელა წურწუმია
Background information
Born (1969-02-12) 12 February 1969
Khobi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Origin Georgia
Genrespop, soul, folk, world music
Occupation(s)singer, actress
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active1991–present

Life and career

Lela Tsurtsumia was born in Tbilisi on February 12, 1969. Her father Ludoviko Tsurtsumia was a physicist and lecturer, and her mother, Nino Lomtatidze, a foreign language specialist. She has been active in music since the age of 5, and has been working with vocal teachers. Theatrical education helped her to create an individual musical image and manner.

In 1996–1999, Lela became a singer in ensemble "Taigouli". She start performing songs at the restaurant "Europa" Where she met her future manager and husband Kakha Mamulashvili.

Her concert in 2000 was the first show concert in Georgia held by Georgian a singer.[1]

In 2002, Tsurtsumia had another successful show at Tbilisi Sport Hall, with more than 25,000 spectators attending the show, arecord. Another record was set in 2004, when she released the popular album Suleli Tsvima (Crazy Rain), which sold more than 60,000 copies in Georgia. Tsurtsumia also has sold more than 10,000 albums abroad, in Israel, the U.S., and Russia.

Tsurtsumia's songs are covered in other countries. In Armenia she's so popular, that songs like "Samba" and "Love Story" charted No. 1 in the country and were covered by Armenian singers.

After 2006, Tsurtsumia appeared on stage only with her live jazz band.

On 11 August 2006, she had a live concert in Zugdidi in front of more than 40,000 people.[2]

In 2007, Tsurtsumia signed with the label Art Lend and her albums were distributed on some European e-stores, such as The Orchard.[3]

Band

In 2006, Tsurtsumia began to form her live band. After two months of rehearsals, she and the band began touring Georgia and had two concerts in Athens, Greece. After that they were invited to hold "Imedi TV" sessions. This was a live concert, which was recorded and released on DVD and CD, called LIVE.

The band features:

  • Irakli Menteshashvili – keyboards
  • Chabuka Amiranashvili – saxophone
  • Maia Kachkachishvili – keyboards
  • Lasha Abashmadze – bass guitar
  • Levan Sharashidze – guitar
  • Ramaz Khudoevi – percussion
  • Nika Abashmadze – drums
  • Vaska Kutuxov – garmoni
  • Gio Mamula –
  • Shota – duduning

Backing vocals:

  • Rati Durglishvili
  • Gvanca Kachkachishvili

Sound engineer:

  • Alex Nonikof

Discography

Studio albums
  • Paemani (Date, 2000)
  • Ocneba Shenze (Dream of You, 2000)
  • Suleli Tsvima (Stupid Rain, 2004)
  • Popular Duets (2005)
  • Tsamebs Shentvis Vinakhav (I Save Seconds for You, 2006)
  • Yamo Helessa (Lord Have Mercy, 2006)

Compilation albums
  • The Best (2002)
  • The Best (Israel, 2006)
  • The Best (USA, 2006)

Acting roles
YearFilmRole
2008Pikofilm by shota kalandadze
2011Darchi Chemtan (Stay with Me)Qeti
2011Garigeba 20 Tslis Shemdeg (Deal After 20 Years)Tsiala

References

Notes
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2007.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Peoples Bank Archived 29 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  3. The Orchard – Artist Discography Archived 13 September 2012 at Archive.today
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