THE SHIN

The Shin biography
The Shin ( "way home" in Georgian)is a progressive folk/world fusion trio from Caucasian country of Georgia, founded in 1998 by Zaza Miminoshvili (guitars, panduri), Zurab J. Gagnidze (electric and acoustic bass, vocals) and Mamuka Gaganidze (vocals, percussion).

In their Georgian homeland, these musicians belong to the artistic elite of the country and are well known as leading composers and musicians. They have scripted pieces for productions at the Tbilisi State Theatre, numerous film, TV, and radio projects in Georgia and around the world, have taken part in several international projects, working together with great composers, directors and artists such as Chaka Khan, Randy Brecker, and many others. Musicians have lead several workshops on Georgian polyphony polyrhythmic and improvisation-theory. The Shin has participated in various festivals and won several prizes in recognition of their work.

Whenever trio is based in Germany, they are well known around Central and Eastern Europe because of their regular live shows ( usually with different guest folk and jazz musicians, dancers, etc.)They actually are most successful ambassadors of great, but still less known Caucasian folklore legacy around the Europe.

For those, who never heard polyrhythmic Georgian songs, often with multilayered male vocals and hot percussion, The Shin's music could be a real discovery.

Slava (Snobb)