Emkay was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia as Michael Kakhiani on October 7-th, 1986. Started studying music at the age of 6 years old. Graduated from the Tbilisi Z. Anjaparidze Music College, Piano Major (1993-2003), also as a vocalist from the Experimental Music School (1993-2003), and from Tbilisi State Conservatory (2003-2008, Piano Major) Michael is a Winner of several International Piano Competitions (Pinault Music Society International Piano Competition in New York, USA, etc...) Has performed a recital at the Steinway Hall, NY in 2000... Traveling to America had a very big influence and played a major role for him to get into the popular music scene. At that time period, He started to write songs and get into the music industry. Took a stage name: "Emkay", made up from the first letters of his name (M and K). He worked in the Popular and Classical music simultaneously. In 2003, Emkay moved on to study at the Tbilisi State Conservatory, from which he successfully graduated in 2008. He has set up his own recording studio, started to learn music production and sound engineering. In 2005 his first independent album "Listen to the voice" was released in Georgia. Several songs hit the radio waves on "Fortune+ FM 103.4", Local Radio Station. Emkay has 6 music videos, mainly in 3D graphics, which were broadcasted on the local TV "Maestro". In 2006, He took part in the musical project "Rock-Cantata - Generation XXI", The premiere was at the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre, Performed by symphonic orchestra, rock group, popular singers and soloists. Emkay was one of the performers and authors of this event, which got a lot of success. In 2007, a song called "Passion" got a Honorable Prize at the "Song of the Year" contest. (USA) Also in 2007, Emkay participated in a National Patriotic Song Contest of Georgia: "Patri-Note", The song called "We will Change", was performed in the finals of the contest at the Tbilisi Philarmonic Hall. He also composed film soundtracks, theatre music and music for ads on television. In 2008, Michael studied Songwriting at the world famous Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA. Recently, He was selected as one of the songwriters from Berklee College of Music to have personal masterclasses with the Multi Grammy Award winning Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter John Mayer. It was a wonderful experience. Now He's back in Tbilisi, his hometown and working on the newest album which will be out in Fall 2009...
Emkay Thank you for your kindness and friendship Please feel free to down load my first two songs. "Catch Up" and the "Selena Rose" songs. I opened them up no charge just click on download by the smaller picture of myself. Just a small token of my appreciation for you. Emkay I will let you know where I will be performing.
Hi Emkay! I have been away and have missed stopping by your page! hope all is well in your musical world! Keep up the wonderful music and you are surely one of the best of the best artists out there! All the best to you cyndi sue
Emkay What a beautiful song "passion"You sing it with such passion.Wow! You keep climbing to your goals,,,WHen a no comes your way a yes is just around the corner.You are truely a geniune artist, Many Many continued Blessings your way All the Best to you Cyndi SUe
Hi Emkay, It's great to have you as a new friend! Love your music - keep up the great work!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend and week ahead. Blessings Jessica xo
hi EMKAY hOPE ALL IS WELL IN YOUR MUSICAL WORLD!! Always a wonderful experience to come over and listen to your music'' Have a blessed weekend! All the Best to you Cyndi Sue
Hi Emkay Just stopping over tos how my love and support for your music. I can hardly wait until your cd is released.Many continued blessings your way All the best to You Cyndi Sue
