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Nino Arobelidze

Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Producer based in Chicago

About Me

”Nino Arobelidze Creates New Crossroads Between Pop, Jazz, Soul and Damn Good Beat Boxing” writes Hannah Frank (OnAxis Music) “Nino, a U.S./Georgian musician and vocalist who grew up overseas, represents how dynamic, rhythmic and lyrical exploration created beauty with her new album NOMAD. Smooth jazz fans, R&B hip hop aficionados, EDM troubadours, genuine rock and roll lovers and spoken word listeners all find themselves sitting appreciatively at the altar of NOMAD”.

Hailing from Tbilisi-Georgia, Nino Arobelidze moved to Chicago to make music and develop her sound. While still studying classical vocal performance at DePaul University Music School, Nino became the first vocalist to be an Artist in Residence at the North Shore Hotel in Evanston, where she held a weekly lecture/performance series for three years. Her time is currently occupied with her solo project and Forbidden Knowledge. Nino's 2014 release NOMAD is co-produced by Pablo Gordy- Ni Fu Ni Fa Records.

Nino’s voice is often described as pure and effortless with a timeless vintage twist. While her imaginative phrasing and swagger are reminiscent of a skilled instrumentalist, her treatment of language is driven by the power of words and the magic of subtlety.

My Jazz Story

I love jazz because...at it's purest, it's the most honest form of communication I was first exposed to jazz...as a kid I met [musician name]...The most important meeting is when your ears and heart meet the vibrations spinning at you from your record player The best show I ever attended was...Omar Sosa in Herba Buena Gardens The first jazz record I bought was...Lady Sings the Blues My advice to new listeners...take time