Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Obituary: Anzor Erkomaishvili (1940-2021)
By Alan Gasser
Alan Gasser of Trio Kavkasia remembers his late mentor and friend, the Georgian singer, composer, and folk music researcher Anzor Erkomaishvili
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Anzor Erkomaishvili (centre) performing at his 80th birthday concert at the Alexander Tsutsunava Professional State Drama Theater in Ozurgeti (photo courtesy of the Rustavi Choir)
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