About this episode
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 Check out Basic Folk: https://basicfolk.com/ 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 SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3BSN0P8-no