Giorgi Tsabadze

Giorgi Gabrielis dze Tsabadze (Georgian: გიორგი (გოგი) გაბრიელის ძე ცაბაძე) (b. August 24, 1924, Tbilisi — d. November 30, 1986, Gori), also known by his nickname Gogi Tsabadze, was a Georgian composer. Recognized as the People's Artist of the Georgian SSR (1973),[1] he was one of the preeminent composers of the Georgian urban pop music.[2]

Biography

In 1956, Tsabadze graduated from the Tbilisi State Conservatory.[3] From 1956 to 1975, he was a music department head at the Georgian Philharmonic.[4]

Tsabadze became widely known for his songs: “Moon of Mtatsminda”, “Kucha-Kucha”, “Mephaitone” and many others. The composer's musicals are particularly noteworthy. His music features in the popular musical film “Melodies of Vera Quarter”, among others.[5]

Tsabadze died on stage, while singing.[6] He is buried at the Didube Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures. There is a street named after him in Tbilisi.

Bibliography

  • Z. Babunashvili, T. Nozadze, “The Mamulishvili's Homeland”, p. 391, Tbilisi, 1994

References

  1. ^ Gazette of the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR. 1973. No. 8. p. 547.
  2. ^ გოგი ცაბაძე, Biographical Dictionary of Georgia, National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, Retrieved: 12 January 2026
  3. ^ გოგი ცაბაძე, Biographical Dictionary of Georgia, National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, Retrieved: 12 January 2026
  4. ^ გოგი ცაბაძე, Biographical Dictionary of Georgia, National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, Retrieved: 12 January 2026
  5. ^ Giorgi Gvakharia, გიორგი ცაბაძე – 80, Radio Free Europe, 30 August 2004
  6. ^ Giorgi Gvakharia, გიორგი ცაბაძე – 80, Radio Free Europe, 30 August 2004

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