Anri Jokhadze

Anri Jokhadze
Anri Jokhadze in 2012
Anri Jokhadze in 2012
Background information
Born (1980-11-06) 6 November 1980 (age 44)
Tbilisi, Georgian SSR
GenresPop, Soul
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, music video director, tv presenter, screenwriter
InstrumentPiano

Anri Jokhadze (Georgian: ანრი ჯოხაძე; born 6 November 1980) is a Georgian pop singer, composer, music video director, TV presenter from Tbilisi, Georgia, who represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "I'm a Joker". The singer is a winner and laureate of 13 international contests.[1][better source needed] Prior to his appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, Anri Jokhadze has also represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 as a backing vocalist for Diana Gurtskaya and her song "Peace Will Come."[2] He is also the composer of the Georgian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, "Keep the Faith" sung by Tamara Gachechiladze.[3]

Anri has been singing since the age of four; he participated in many contests and concerts both in Georgia and abroad. He is the author of songs, and served as a screenwriter of video-clips. Anri is a producer of many newcomer singers.[4][5][6]

He started his music career in 1998 and he has won thirteen music awards to date.[1] He also has a title of "The Georgian Golden Voice".

  1. ^ a b Mikheev, Andy. "Georgia at Eurovision Song Contest 2012 – Грузия на конкурсе песни Евровидение 2012". esckaz.com. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  2. ^ van Lith, Nick. "Georgia: Final version and official video released". escXtra.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Tamara Gachechiladze – Keep The Faith". eurovision.tv. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  4. ^ Brey, Marco (19 February 2012). "Anri Jokhadze to represent Georgia". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  5. ^ "Giga Kukhianidze became the producer of Georgian entrant at Eurovision 2012". eurovision-georgia.ge. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Hondal, Victor (29 February 2012). "News – Georgia sends Anri Jokhadze to Eurovision 2012". ESCToday.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012.