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Mari Kalkun
- Area:
- Artist/performer
- Author/songwriter/composer
- Record label
- Genre:
- Folk / World Music
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A voice that seems to speak to us from the heart of the Estonian forest, Mari Kalkun’s music is at once of a place and deeply personal. Rooted in ancient Estonian and Võru traditions, her music—for those of us with ears and hearts open—resonates deep within us to touch our spirits, our souls, even when the language is strange to us. Mari Kalkun has released six albums and worked as a soloist in projects with acclaimed orchestras and choirs. Mari has toured through Europe and Japan and received widespread coverage and recognition by international media. Her album “Ilmamõtsan” was included in the Top 10 of best world albums of 2018 by The Guardian. Her latest EP Apple Orchard Album was one of the finest examples of this pandemic wave including self-produced artwork with flowers from her own garden. Combining folk traditions with innovative songwriting, Mari Kalkun is one of the most forward-looking folk artists today.