Anri Jokhadze | |
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Anri Jokhadze in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1980-11-06)6 November 1980 (age 45) |
| Genres | Pop,Soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer,music video director, tv presenter, screenwriter |
| Instrument | Piano |
Anri Jokhadze (Georgian:ანრი ჯოხაძე; born 6 November 1980) is a Georgian pop singer, composer, music video director, TV presenter fromTbilisi, Georgia, who representedGeorgia in theEurovision 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 theEurovision Song Contest 2008 as a backing vocalist forDiana Gurtskaya and her song "Peace Will Come."[2] He is also the composer of the Georgian entry at theEurovision Song Contest 2017, "Keep the Faith" sung byTamara 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".
| Preceded by | Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | Succeeded by |