Giorgi Tsabadze
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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]
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.
