Lela Tsurtsumia
Lela Tsurtsumia ლელა წურწუმია | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | 12 February 1969 |
| Genres | Pop, soul, folk |
| Occupations | Singer, actress |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Lela Tsurtsumia (Georgian: ლელა წურწუმია; b. 12 February 1969) is a Georgian singer and actress. Born and raised in Tbilisi, she graduated from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University.[1] She sings in Georgian, Megrelian and Laz languages.
Life and career
Lela Tsurtsumia was born on 12 February 1969 in Tbilisi.[2] She began her musical journey at age five under vocal training.[3]
From 1996 to 1999, Lela was a singer in the ensemble Taigouli. She started performing songs at the restaurant Europa, where she met her future husband and manager Kakha Mamulashvili.[4] Her concert in 2000 was the first show concert in Georgia held by a Georgian singer.[5]
In 2002, Tsurtsumia had another show at Tbilisi Sports Palace, with more than 25,000 spectators attending the show.[6] Another record was set in 2003, when she released the album Suleli Tsvima (Stupid Rain), which sold more than 60,000 copies in Georgia. Tsurtsumia also released albums abroad, in the U.S. and Israel.[7]
In 2006, Tsurtsumia appeared on stage with her live jazz band and had a live concert in Zugdidi in front of more than 40,000 people.[8]
In 2007, Tsurtsumia signed with the label Art Lend and her albums were distributed on some European e-stores, such as The Orchard.[9]
Band
- 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 (A Date, 2000)
- Ocneba Shenze (Dream of You, 2000)
- Suleli Tsvima (Stupid Rain, 2003)
- Popular Duets (2005)
- Tsamebs Shentvis Vinakhav (I Keep Seconds For You, 2006)
- Yamo Helessa (Lord Have Mercy, 2006)
Compilation albums
- Sauketeso (The Best, 2002)
- The Best (Israel, 2006)
- The Best (USA, 2006)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Piko | Film by Shota Kalandadze |
| 2011 | Darchi Chemtan ("Stay with Me") | Qeti |
| 2011 | Garigeba 20 Tslis Shemdeg ("Deal After 20 Years") | Tsiala |
| 2022 | The Knight in Tiger's Skin | Phatman |
References
- ^ "ლელა წურწუმია (1969)" [Lela Tsurtsumia (1969) - Biographical dictionary of Georgia]. www.nplg.gov.ge. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "ლელა წურწუმია (1969)". www.nplg.gov.ge. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "ლელა წურწუმია იუბილარია - მომღერლის კარიერა, პირადი ცხოვრება და უცნობი დეტალები" [Lela Tsurtsumia's anniversary - the singer's career, personal life and unknown details]. Marao (in Georgian). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "მუდამ გამორჩეული და დახვეწილი: ლელა წურწუმიას სტილი" [Always distinctive and sophisticated: Lela Tsurtsumia's style]. Marao (in Georgian). 13 April 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "ლელა წურწუმია" [Lela Tsurtsumia]. რადიო ფორტუნა / Fortuna.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ Fowell, Ian (24 July 2024). "Lela Tsurtsumia and the classic sound of 'Me Var Bednieri' - ESC Covers". Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "ლელა წურწუმიას სტილისა და ვიზუალის ტრანსფორმაცია - როგორ იცვლებოდა ქართველი ვარსკვლავი წლების მანძილზე და რატომ განიხილავენ მის გარეგნობას ასე აქტიურად" [Lela Tsurtsumia's style and visual transformation - how the Georgian star has changed over the years and why her appearance is being discussed so actively]. Marao (in Georgian). 9 December 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ Peoples Bank Archived 29 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Orchard – Artist Discography Deprecated link archived 13 September 2012 at archive.today