Ilmamõtsan by Mari Kalkun
"Kalkun’s singing is at the heart of things; joyous and lamenting by turns, but always poised and melodious, her poeticism apparent even without translation. A magical creation." - The Guardian
"Gorgeously intimate record. There’s nothing rushed about the music here. It unfolds gently, enfolding the listener, caressing and inviting and taking flight. Supremely honest music, joyful, dark, aching and smiling." - fRoots
"“Ilmamõtsan” has an ancient, timeless quality to it that is difficult to imitate and downright impossible to replicate. Combining folk traditions with innovative songwriting, Mari Kalkun is one of the most forward-looking folk artists today." - beehype
Tracklist
| 1. | Keelega-Meelega | 5:00 |
| 2. | Ngadei! | 4:10 |
| 3. | Süda Tuksub | 4:52 |
| 4. | Mõtsvele Mäng | 4:25 |
| 5. | Linnaitk | 3:26 |
| 6. | Laul Kahele | 5:11 |
| 7. | Sula | 4:44 |
| 8. | Ööliblikas | 2:00 |
| 9. | Läbi katsa kalamere | 5:03 |
| 10. | Tummõhit tsõõrõ | 4:06 |
| 11. | Lumeuni | 4:48 |
| 12. | Linda-Linda! | 3:41 |
Credits
License
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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 within
us to touch our spirits, our souls.
"Ilmamõtsan is an exquisite, heartfelt album. Language is no barrier to being won over by its particular magic." - Kieron Tyler, theArtsDesk (UK)