
Estonian Voices
Estonian Voices are an a cappella vocal ensemble that like to mix it up. Jazz, classical and folk styles all get their attention, with a repertoire of both original and traditional pieces – including a few pop hits.
Made up of Kadri Voorand (alto), Mikk Dede (tenor), Mirjam Dede (soprano), Maria Väli (soprano),
Rasmus Erismaa (baritone), Aare Külama (bass) the group has been singing together since the 2010.
Their first gig was a pretty big deal: the Estonian Christmas Jazz Festival in 2011, which saw rge group perform works arranged by Voorand. Following success of that show, it has gone on to perform across Estonia, as well as taking tours to Germany, Russia, Sweden and China. Collaborators have included the Estonian Dream Big Band, jazz vocalist Datevik Hovanesian, former M-pact artistic director Britt Quentin and fellow vocal ensemble New York Voices, with whom they performed at the Christmas Jazz Festival in 2013 and 2016.
Estonian Voices released their first album Ole Hea (Be Good) in 2014 which won the Best Jazz Album of the year 2015. In 2016 they were awarded Best Jazz Artist in Estonia. In October 2017 they toured China, which included concerts in Guangzhou Opera House, Xiamen Cangjiang Theatre, and Shanghai DaNing Theatre. On 24 January 2018 they play London A Cappella Festival.