Mari Kalkun (EST)

Musician

Estonian artist Mari Kalkun – a voice that seems to speak to us from the heart of the Estonian forest. Her music is at once of a place and deeply personal, an intimacy — born of Baltic winter forests and icy landscapes — and yet there is renewal, hope and celebration to be heard. Her music has a timeless quality and unhurried sense of time and space.

Rooted in ancient Estonian and Võru traditions, and played on a variety of instruments including vocals, kannel, piano, electronics, percussive instruments, her music resonates deep within us to touch our spirits, our souls, even when the language is strange to us.

As of 2023, Mari Kalkun has released 8 albums in Estonia, Europe and Japan. She has worked as a soloist in projects with acclaimed orchestras and choirs and has toured through Europe and Japan. Her music has been supported by respected media including the Financial Times, BBC, Rootsworld and Lira Music Magazine.