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Teona Kumsiashvili
 Teona Kumsiashvili (27 January 1984 in Sioni urban village, Georgia – 22 July 2010 in Mutso ravine, Georgia) was a Georgian poet, singer,[1] and composer of Pshav-Khevsureti region's songs. She was called a "Mountain nightingale" because of her unique voice and original manner of singing. BiographyShe was born on Saint Nino's day (27 January 1984) in Sioni, Eastern Georgia. During 2007-2010, Teona participated in different folk festivals in Georgia, such as "Khevsurian evening" (ხევსურული საღამო) and "АrtGene"(არტ-გენი). Songs by Teona Kumsiashvili Rosa canina and On motive of Pshavi which have been written on Mariam Khutsurauli's verses became hits on social networks.[citation needed] In the summer of 2007, she performed with the "Shavnabada Ensemble" at Inegol's folk festival in Turkey. On 22 July 2010, Teona with her two sons, sister and a family of their friends died due to a road accident in the high mountains of the Khevsureti region. The car fell into the waters of a cold mountain river. Seven people (children among them) died in the car crash. Teona's husband and brother survived. DiscographyTeona recorded only 2 albums composed of folk songs as well as her own ones:
FamilyHer husband was the famous Khevsurian poet Gela Daiauri. The couple had two sons: Demetre (born 8 July 2008) and Jardji (born 30 September 2009). References
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