Lela Tsurtsumia

Lela Tsurtsumia is a Georgian singer and actress. Born and raised in Tbilisi, she graduated from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University. She sings in Georgian, Megrelian and Laz languages.

Life and career Lela Tsurtsumia was born on 12 February 1969 in Tbilisi. She began her musical journey at age five under vocal training.

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

In 2002, Tsurtsumia had another show at Tbilisi Sports Palace, with more than 25,000 spectators attending the show. 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.

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.

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

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