In recent years we have had incredible choirs to the area, including Rustavi, Ialoni, Amer-Imeri and more. At a Georgian concert you will hear songs and see dances performed from the regions of Georgia. Each region has a unique style of singing, different dialects, languages and modal systems. You will hear folk tales, laments, nursing songs, celebration songs, seasonal songs and orthodox chants. It will make the hairs on your arms stand up.

Georgian song is part of UNESCO's world heritage of the intangible culture of humanity, and it is true there is something very magical and haunting about Georgian polyphony. It is not only the harmonies, but also the folklore and the intention of the songs that lift us somewhere inexplicable. The culture and history of the songs go deep within the roots of human history, and we know that some songs are 3000yrs old. Against the odds, and as a result of individual persistence against a backdrop of incredible stories of hardship and suffering, Georgian song has survived. Lucky for us. 

Please see our events page for details of upcoming Georgian concerts

 

Testimonials for Zarebi 

"When Zarebi sing, it is so tender and powerful. There is such a connection between them, and they listen so well to each other. I am very impressed" Bengt Frazen, Vrångsholmen

 

"I could have listened to the whole set all over again!" Jim, audience member 

 

"I couldn't believe what I was hearing, Georgian songs that my mother sings in Tblisi and songs that I have grown up with... being sung in a garden in Yorkshire. You sing the songs incredibly and the pronounciation is perfect!" Shireen, Georgian Student in the UK