Irakli Charkviani
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About
Poet from Georgia who became known for his eclectic, groundbreaking work.
Before Fame
He studied literature at Tbilisi State University and subsequently performed with bands such as Taxi, Children's Medicine, and Georgian Dance Empire.
Trivia
His first solo spoken word album, Svan Song, was recorded in 1993 and greatly influenced the development of the alternative music scene in Georgia.
Family Life
He was born into a socially prominent family in Soviet Georgia. His father, Gela Charkviani, was a diplomat who had served as the Georgian ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Associated With
He and Katie Melua were both popular Georgian-born artists.
