Untsakad
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Untsakad | |
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 Untsakad performing at the Viljandi Folk Music Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Viljandi, Estonia |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Website | untsakad |
Untsakad is an Estonian folk music ensemble formed in 1992 in Viljandi, Estonia.
In 1992, the music ensemble was formed under the name 'Rahvastepall', but was changed to 'Untsakad' in 1993.[1] The ensembles' mission was for the collection and preservation of Estonian folk music.[2]
Most of the ensemble's discography comprises of Estonian songs originating from World War I, the Estonian War of Independence, Interwar period, World War II, the Forest Brothers, Soviet Occupation, sailors, and in general Estonian folk songs.
Members
- Jaanus Jantson - Acoustic guitar, vocals
- Ilmar Kald - Violin
- Jaanus Põlder - Mandolin, vocals
- Margus Põldsepp - Melodeon
- Marek Rätsep - Bass guitar, vocals
- Tauno Uibo - Sound director
Discography
Albums
As of October 2023, Untsakad has 10 albums.
- Karmi elu sunnil (1994)
- Nuur ma olli, ull ma olli... (1995)
- Päälinna laiv Von Krahlis (1996
- Nižni Novgorod (1997)
- Metsa läksid sa (1998)
- Tütarlaps merimeeste kõrtsist (2000)
- Untsakad 10 (2002)
- Palju Õnne Sünnipäevaks (2004)
- Metsa läksid sa 2 (2006)
- Meie küla pidu (2011)
References
- ^ Tiidu, Kristina (2013-07-02). "Untsakad". AnnaAbi (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 26 November 2015.
- ^ Gert, Kiiler (13 June 2006). "Untsakad: meie laulame nii, nagu kirja on pandud". Sakala.
External Links
- Official Website
Media related to Untsakad at Wikimedia Commons
