ÕTEKSE
July 2024
Viljandi, Estonia
filmed by Vincent Moon
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part of the collection ((( From the Viljandi Folk Music Festival ))) • watch here
Three sisters who all love to play the violin and sing. Folk music has been close to their hearts since childhood. They like to experiment and, by feeling the message of the song, find intriguing twists in the melody.
Recording of ÕTEKSE by Vincent Moon, made during the XXXI Viljandi Folk Music Festival in Estonia.
Produced by Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Estonian Traditional Music Center, and Petites Planètes
ÕTEKSE is:
Mirjam Kits, Kätlin Kits, Mirtel Katrina Kits
Songs:
- “Unt aja taga” Audru ja Tõstamaa kihelkond (Estonian folk text / melody and arrangement by Õtekse)
- Torupilli Jussi lugu number 21
- “Lustila elada” Pärnu ja Ambla kihelkond (Estonian folk and melody / arrangement by Õtekse)
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