Katamadze was a little-known singer when she arrived in Tbilisi a few years ago. But since then, her music has gained popularity not only in Tbilisi, but in every region of Georgia. Nino tours a great deal and has performed at several important music festivals.At this point in her career, she has a very busy schedule.
Defining the exact style of Katamadze's music is difficult; Nino calls it "art jazz."She sings mostly about love, sometimes spontaneously composing songs onstage."Musical motifs appear in my head unpredictably," she explains.
Some call the singer the "Georgian Janis Joplin," a name that fits, given Nino's long hair and "hippie style" that make her seem a "daughter of the 60s."
Music is a vital part of Katamadze's life, and her performances are always captivating."Music is the relationship between people," she explains, "and that's why live music is so important, because you share your impulses, love and way of life with people."
Nino was born in Adjaria and studied as a vocalist in Batumi.
In 1999, Nino Katamadze founded her 4 piece band - Insight. Since then they have been performing across Georgia, in Moscow and in some European countries.
Band’s repertoire includes a lot of originally arranged Georgian folk songs. The strong side of the band is Nino’s vocal and extraordinariness in both music and stage performance. In 2002 Nino Katamadze was awarded for the most original music of the year alongside with Best Female performer award.
Land of Flowers
Nino Katamadze Lyrics
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choqvit shemoviare,
rom mitkhari movalo,
ratom daigviane?
Shentvis dakrepili maqvs
nar-nari kvavilebi,
minda gulze dagakra
Ai ratom dagedzeb,
ristvis daviarebi,
an ratom menatreba
kargo sheni tvalebi!
Ai ratom dagedzeb,
ristvis daviarebi,
an ratom menatreba
kargo sheni tvalebi!
Kvavileqvekana
choqvit shemoviare,
rom mitkhari movalo,
ratom daigviane?
Shentvis dakrepili maqvs
nar-nari kvavilebi,
dakrepili maqvs...
mitkhari movalo...
The lyrics of Nino Katamadze & Insight's song Land of Flowers are written in Georgian language and talk about the abundance of beauty in the world, and the desire to understand why it exists. The singer wonders if it is possible to fully comprehend the beauty of nature or if it is just something that should be admired without seeking any explanation. The opening lines, "Kvavileqvekana choqvit shemoviare, rom mitkhari movalo, ratom daigviane?" can be roughly translated as "Why does the beauty of the world exist, and can we ever truly understand it?"
The subsequent lines follow the same theme and talk about how the singer is admiring the beauty of the world, specifically the flowers, but is unsure of their purpose or meaning. The chorus, "Ai ratom dagedzeb, ristvis daviarebi, an ratom menatreba kargo sheni tvalebi!" talks about a desire to understand and know more about the world, but is simultaneously content with just experiencing and appreciating it.
Overall, the song is about the human desire to understand and explain the beauty of the natural world, and the realization that sometimes it's enough to just appreciate it without trying to fully comprehend it. It's a message about finding peace and understanding in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Kvavileqvekana choqvit shemoviare,
In the land of flowers, oh how beautifully they bloom,
rom mitkhari movalo, ratom daigviane?
But why does sadness come and take away their beauty?
Shentvis dakrepili maqvs nar-nari kvavilebi,
The trees are adorned with various flowers,
minda gulze dagakra vit lamazi ghilebi.
And they all dance together creating a beautiful scenery.
Ai ratom dagedzeb, ristvis daviarebi,
But why do the sorrows come and ruin the joy,
an ratom menatreba kargo sheni tvalebi!
When we could live in harmony with all our fellow beings.
Kvavileqvekana choqvit shemoviare,
In the land of flowers, oh how beautifully they bloom,
rom mitkhari movalo, ratom daigviane?
But why does sadness come and take away their beauty?
Shentvis dakrepili maqvs nar-nari kvavilebi,
The trees are adorned with various flowers,
dakrepili maqvs... mitkhari movalo...
Adorned with flowers but still deep in sadness.
Contributed by Olivia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.