From 1986-1991, a “Singing Revolution” took place in the Baltic states, leading to their independence from the Soviet Union. This episode of Folk Files looks at the rich musical history that paved the way for the Singing Revolution to occur and provides an introduction to Estonian folk and choral music. (Apologies for any horrible Estonian pronunciation).
Host: Olivia Harding
Special thanks to: Cliff S., Ramona Holmes, and Aaron J. Morton
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Musical excerpts:
ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2019
WORK: Mu isamaa on minu arm
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTdOiCa0-4o
ARTIST: Tuule Kann
WORK: Estonian Folk Music Instrument: KANNEL
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lqpRd9kU_o
ARTIST: Timo Lige / Students from Hiiumaa
WORK: Kiigelaul (A Swinging Song)
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x5QslTDXW4
ARTIST: Written by L. Raudkepp, Composed by J. Aavik
WORK: Hoia, jumal Eestit
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O9D0ZN1kkI
ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2019
WORK: Koi
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_cCvMuDLTg
ARTIST: Eteläsuomalaisen Osakunnan Laulajat
WORK: Kangakudumise laul
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izYbVvt-DPo
ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2014
WORK: Mis need ohjad meida hoidvad
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHuaIz6ZK6s
ARTIST: Tartu Boys Choir
WORK: Mu isamaa on minu arm
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oX4yvG5ApU
ARTIST: Tartu Boys Choir
WORK: Veel kaitse Kalev oma lapsi
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbdpHz4s7-4
ARTIST: Ell Tabur
WORK: Lenda, lenda, lepalind
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oSswM_7sBY
ARTIST: Tallinna Kammerkoor
WORK: Priiuse hommikul
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru-picL-Ozo
ARTIST: Tallinna Meestelaulu Selts
WORK: Üks kindel linn ja varjupaik
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B37doTWWFwk
ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2019
WORK: Tuljak
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k2lsqm8JLk
ARTIST: Singers at Öölaulupidu 2008
WORK: Ei ole üksi ükski maa