Zurab was born and raised in Gavazi, a village in K'akheti at the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Well-known amongst locals, he has led the Gavazi Ensemble for many years, which sings traditional songs from their regional home. At eighty-nine years of age at the time of recording, Zurab is as energetic as ever, working the vineyards by day and rehearsing by night.
To hear other artists from Gavazi and fellow members of the Gavazi Ensemble, visit the page of Tamara Chek'urishvili and Omar Ts'ereteli.