Estonian act Puuluup consists of two musicians: Ramo Teder (a solo artist in Pastacas) and Marko Veisson (who can be an anthropologist and lecturer). The 2 musicians use the hiiu kannel, also called talharpa, a bowed harp.
Their first album “Süüta mu lumi” was launched within the spring 2018, the double single “Kasekesed / Käpapuu” was launched on 7-inch vinyl in spring 2020.
The ensemble has been performing dwell for over 7 years. Along with quite a few live shows in Estonia, they’ve performed within the USA, China, Germany, Finland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Sweden, Lithuania, and Latvia.
Crossing hiiu kannels with electronics, Puuluup oscillates on the border of conventional and trendy musical kinds, flirting with world music, underground music and pop. Puuluup controls the vibrations of the hiiu kannel’s strings via impact gadgets and a looper and makes use of various taking part in strategies and sound technology choices.
Electronically amplified echoes, knocks, squeaks, and scrapes are added to the gentle sound of the hiiu kannel. The music is at instances dance-oriented and at instances cinematic and darkish, creeping in and carried over from the chambers of the traditional Vorms talharpists.
The musicians say modestly about their work: “Our principal message within the context of folks music is that look, you are able to do every kind of issues with the hiiu kannels, study the instrument and do it too. That is what people music may benefit from us.”
In 2023, Puuluup was chosen to carry out on the vital WOMEX world music showcase in Spain.
(headline picture: Puuluup – picture by Taavi Arus)
Discography:
Süüta mu lumi (Õunaviks, 2018)
Kasekesed / Okayäpapuu (Õunaviks, 2020)
Viimane suusataja (Õunaviks, 2021)
Writer: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz Angel has devoted his life to the charming artwork of musical exploration. His tireless efforts have paved the best way for extraordinary ventures, together with the creation of two on-line portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. As well as, Angel is the proud co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, an esteemed establishment that celebrates the kaleidoscopic tapestry of world sounds. Moreover, he has delved into the report enterprise, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His work have appeared on Alula Data, Ellipsis Arts, and Music of the World.