Georgian jazz & world music
Nino
Katamadze
A voice that defies borders. Two decades of sonic exploration — from Tbilisi to Lincoln Center, from Georgian polyphony to raw improvisation.
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Georgian jazz & world music
A voice that defies borders. Two decades of sonic exploration — from Tbilisi to Lincoln Center, from Georgian polyphony to raw improvisation.
The New Chapter · 2026
Two decades ago, the White album redefined the landscape of Georgian and world music. In 2026, Nino Katamadze & Insight are heading to Berlin to record the highly anticipated Double White project — available on exclusive double vinyl.
Press InquiriesTour 2026
The Artist
Nino Katamadze is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz — known for her extraordinary vocal range, improvisational freedom, and commanding stage presence.
She has developed a unique musical language blending jazz improvisation, Georgian folk traditions, rock energy, psychedelia, and experimental textures. Her performances are marked by emotional intensity, spontaneity, and a deep connection to Georgia's polyphonic heritage.
She has performed at Lincoln Center in New York, London's Clapham Grand, the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, and dozens of major stages across Europe. She has collaborated with legendary artists including Richard Bona and Bobby McFerrin.
In recent years, Katamadze has continued to perform in Ukraine despite the war — her appearances with the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine have become a powerful expression of solidarity and human connection.
Discography
Nino's discography — a sequence of "color" albums beginning with White, her major European breakthrough — proved that music of depth, intelligence, and emotional power can cross all borders.
As the Kyiv Post once wrote: "You don't need to speak Georgian to understand Nino; her music is meant to be inhaled… as an antidote to loneliness."
What They Say
"Georgia's answer to Janis Joplin. Taking inspiration from the country's turbulent history, Katamadze tells the struggles of her folk through passionate, exquisite stories."
"I never expected that a Georgian folk singer could sound like she learned her trade in a New Orleans speakeasy."
"A volcano on stage, ready to explode the hall with her vigor. Whether singing soul or jazz-rock, her sound remains unique."
"Her music is a powerful antidote to loneliness, aggression, and the impasse of our daily lives."
"A living legend. Katamadze's voice is powerful and heartbreakingly sincere."
"Her sound is wider and grander than any national tradition. Music issues from her like warmth or aroma, as natural as breathing."
"The singer could pass as a Georgian folk version of Aretha Franklin. She carries deep, bluesy pieces with an impressive presence."
"Nino is often called a sorceress — listening to her, we are transported into a world of incredible melodies."
Beyond the Stage
Established in Georgia in March 2022, the Foundation was born out of a profound belief that empathy must be backed by action. Its core mission: comprehensive psychological, social, and cultural support to Ukrainian refugees in Georgia.
Through the Open Space project, the Foundation helps children and adolescents process the trauma of war through art therapy, cognitive development, and teamwork — offering them a safe space where they can simply be children again.
Nino is an ambassador for UNBROKEN — a Ukrainian charity ecosystem focused on treatment, prosthetics, physical and psychological rehabilitation, and the reintegration of people affected by war.
Her civic work also reflects a long-standing commitment to animal welfare: since 2004, she has served as patron and board member of the Animals Protection Charity Foundation Argus.
"By supporting the Foundation, you stand with us on the frontlines of humanity, helping replace the echoes of war with the vibes of hope and love."
Support the FoundationCinema
Nino has worked extensively as a composer for feature and documentary films by Georgian, Armenian, Ukrainian, and Russian directors.
In 2015, she received the Georgian Film Award for Best Soundtrack Composer.
Recognition
Beyond her musical achievements, Nino Katamadze has received major state honours in recognition of her cultural and humanitarian impact.
Get in Touch
For global tour inquiries, festival bookings, and private events.
booking@ninokatamadze.com
For interview requests, EPK access, and press materials.
press@ninokatamadze.com
For charitable partnerships, grant-related inquiries, and philanthropic initiatives.
foundation@ninokatamadze.com