Salio from the Republic of Georgia

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The Salio Project was created in Summer 2012 and is a pioneer of
modern pop music in the Republic of Georgia. From the early days, the
ambition of the band was to show the world the product of modern
Georgian culture. The band was fortunate to be spotted by producers
of NO Jazz festival - during the Batumi Jazz festival jam sessions.
Currently the band is comprised of:

Salome “Salio” Korkotashvili (Vocals, Songwriting) - Formerly founder of
band Paparazzi. Salome wrote her first hit single “Stars” at the age of
11. The song topped the local charts for 1 year. Paparazzi fell apart in
2006 and Salome went on with solo career until starting cooperation
with current members of the band and the manager GeGa Japaridze.

BeQa Japaridze ( Keyboard, midi-keyboards, samples, arrangements,
sound producing) - Former of also locally famous and chart leader
band Green Room, the music style of which ranged from pop-rock to
electronic. He also performed as a Dj on several shows. Founder of
Tbilisi Open Air festival. Beqa joined the band by initiative of GeGa
Japaridze (Manager) . The tandem appears to be successful.

Tornike “Dirty Harry” Margvelashvili - (Guitar, Bass guitar) Guitarist and
songwriter of the most famous alternative indie rock band in Georgia -
Pornopoezia.

Papuna “Papuna Drummer” Zhamierashvili (Live & el. Drums) Drummer
of Pornopoezia, currently also performs with solo one artist project
Papuna Drummer – Electronic music with live drums.
GeGa Japaridze (Manager) – Founder of Massive Project Media
Holding / Artist Management / Video Production / Promoting
Company, has worked with over 250 artists from all over the world.
GeGa is simultaneously managing two successful Music Projects.