In recent posts from Estonian Music Week, composer and musician Mari Kalkun has been described as a folklorist, storyteller, and sorceress. And it’s important to know why. In the new episode of EstoCast, hosted by Vincent Teetsov, we’ve asked about specific stories, folklore, and magic that her music has been guided by. This includes the deeper meaning of the apple orchard at her home. Tune in to hear about: 🌳 past EMW artists she has formed a musical community with 🌳 the memorable home...

In case you didn’t see the announcement yet, Estonian Music Week is coming back this May! Dishing out the festival details for us on the latest episode of EstoCast is the festival’s Artistic and Executive Director, Sebastian Buccioni. Listen to EstoCast on to hear: 🎫 the artistic collaborations he and the festival team have encouraged 🎫 how hands-on crafts and visual art will be accessible to festival goers 🎫 how he became connected to the Estonian music world 🎫 and much more! Content...

As described by opera singer Kristina Maria Agur (whose nickname is “Mama Estonia”), opera productions employ countless singers, artists, and technical professionals. And the return is significant—culturally, socially, and financially. This is all possible because of how much people value the art form, especially in countries like Germany and Austria where she has lived. If you’ve ever wanted a personal tour of the inside of the opera world, you’ll want to listen to the latest episode of...

Kerly Ilves on tubli Eesti noor, kes töötab VEMU fotokoguga, filmib ja on andekas fotograaf, aga harrastab peale kõige muu ka rattasporti. Kuidas on suurlinn Torontos ratturina liigelda, miks on sporditegemine ning liikumine igapäevaselt tähtis ja paljust muust saad teada meie värskest saatest. Mõnusat kuulamist!  🎥 Vaata Kerly igapäevast rattaseiklust siit: https://youtu.be/hrFqAHuDt6c  Käes on taas värske EstoCast’i osa, kus arutame põnevaid teemasid, sealhulgas: 🚲 Võrdlused Eesti ja...

🚨 This time around, EstoCast is available in both *video* and audio! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TZnxvxcaXh0 🚨 Soccer is full of highs and lows, from being surrounded by the cheers and chants of 20,000 fans in the stands to excruciating pain while recovering from an injury. But The Beautiful Game continues to draw players and billions of spectators. Telling us about his own epic career moments, his own highs and lows, is goalkeeper Andreas Vaikla, who has most recently played for...

As a film technician, Krista Koger has created all sorts of imaginative set decorations, special effects, and props to make believable visuals for major films and TV series. In this episode of EstoCast, she reveals: 🎬how the blacksmithing and jewellery design skills she developed at Eesti Kunstiakadeemia led to working on major shows and movies 🎬the way that exchange rates affect the amount of work that the Canadian film industry does 🎬why crews are always filming “mayonnaise...

Tänapäeval on üha raskem mahutada liikumist ja tervislikke harjumusi oma igapäevaellu, eriti neil noortel, kes töötavad pikalt arvuti taga ja kasutavad telefoni pea igaks asjaks. Kuid üks noor kohalik eestlane, Kirke Timmusk, on suutnud enda jaoks leida just selle tervisliku tasakaalu liikumise, töö ja muu eluolu vahel. Olles alati olnud sportliku eluviisiga, on ta pikalt tegelenud erinevate harrastustega, mis panevad ta liikuma nagu näiteks karate. Käesolevas saates vestleme Kirkega sellest,...

It seems that for Henrik Ehte, funk and soul music introduce him to new friends, build incredible cultural events, and lead to the most serendipitous situations. When you look at what the Estonian Funk Embassy—the organization he founded—has achieved, it’s remarkable how well operations and other things flow! In this episode of EstoCast: 🎧 learn about the Estonian Funk Embassy team that makes it all happen 🎧 about Henrik and Lexsoul Dancemachine’s epic tour through Ontario and Québec 🎧 hear...

❗️UUS HOOAEG❗️ 2023. aasta on kuulutatud Eestis liikumisaastaks ja nii keskenduvad EstoCasti eestikeelsed saatedki tänavu peamiselt sellele teemale - ikka selleks, et innustada kuulajaid ennast rohkem ja teadlikumalt liigutama. Hakatuseks kutsusime stuudiosse külla kohaliku eestlase, kehakultuurlase haridusega ja muidu igati sportliku Helle Varriku, et vestelda spordist ja liikumisest ning uurida, kuidas säilitada nooruslikkust küpsemaski eas. Head uut liikumisaastat ja mõnusat...

What does Vaiko Eplik mean when he compares the farming his parents did with what he now does as a musician? When you hear him talk about writing and recording music, one thing is clear—he nurtures and grows his songs personally, and cares about owning the music himself.  Making music with the Estonian language is also especially meaningful. In this feature episode of EstoCast, hear his reasons why. Also hear about:  -his performance in the Eurovision Song Contest  -what it means to be an...

Ene Timmusk on kohalikus eesti ühiskonnas juba pikemat aega aktiivselt tegutsenud, kirjutanud raamatu “Minu Kanada”, löönud kaasa VEMU raamatuklubis ning kõige selle kõrvalt jõudnud põhjalikult süveneda kirjandusmaailma. Käesolevas saates on Ene tulnud EstoCasti stuudiosse vestlema elust raamatukoina, sulandumisest Kanada ühiskonda ja samal ajal eestluse alles hoidmisest. Head kuulamist! Käes on taas värske EstoCast’i osa, kus arutame põnevaid teemasid, sealhulgas:  📗 sarnasusi ning...

In the latest episode of EstoCast, we sat down with Maarika Merirand, a project manager at Tehnopol Science and Business Park, Tallinn. Seeing tech startups at every stage of their life cycle, Maarika has many insights on the tech world. In this episode, discover:  📱the differences between the tech world in Canada and Estonia  📱how incubators can enable groundbreaking tech solutions  📱how the Estonian government is pursuing expansion into North America and other continents  📱some of the most...

(In 🇪🇪) VEMUl on aastate jooksul külas käinud palju põnevaid tegijaid erinevatest kultuurivaldkondadest, teiste seas kõigile kodu- ja väliseestlastele hästi tuntud kirjanik Leelo Tungal. Täna on see andekas ja lugejate poolt armastatud sõnameister tulnud EstoCast’i stuudiosse, et rääkida oma mõne aasta tagusest Toronto külastusest, kirjanikuteest, raamatukogudest ja muidugi raamatutest. Head kuulamist!  Käes on taas värske EstoCast’i osa, kus arutame põnevaid teemasid, sealhulgas:  📗 Mis...

When knitting enthusiasts encounter the tutorials and products of Aleks Byrd, oftentimes it’s their first exposure to something Estonian. This is both a great opportunity and a bit of pressure! Through her latest book and many in-person workshops, Aleks is teaching fans from all over about traditional Estonian knitting techniques, infused with a modern design approach. In this episode of EstoCast, Aleks Byrd shares with us:  🧶 the importance of knitting as an artform  🧶 how she grew her...

(In 🇪🇪) Kohalik Toronto eestlane Alan Teder tegi oma igapäevast palgatööd loodusvarade ministeeriumi finantsistina Ontarios, kuid süda ja huvid on teda ikka kultuuri poole kiskunud. Nii tegeleb ta nüüd A. H. Tammsaare "Tõe ja õiguse" ingliskeelse tõlke korrektuuri lugemisega, kuid on olnud ka nt filmiprodutsent. Kuidas tekkis tema sügav huvist raamatute vastu või miks me peaks üldse raamatuid lugema, sellest ja paljust muust saad teada viimases EstoCasti saates. Käes on taas EstoCast’i uusim...

(In 🇪🇪) Raamatute ja kirjanduse “sisemaailm” on üks põnevamatest seiklustest mida saab ette võtta ja millesse on ennast kerge ära kaotada. Milline see “sisemaailm” välja näeb ning milline on töötada igapäevaselt ühes Eesti kõige erilisemas raamatukogus ning paljust muust saad teada käesolevas, värskemas EstoCast’i saates! VEMU peaarhivaar Piret Noorhani vestleb ajakirjaniku, endise Eesti Rahva Muuseumi direktori ning praeguse Tartu Ülikooli raamatukogu direktori Krista Aruga. Teieni on...

Ambassadors can be seen as the public face of a country, someone who seeks a stronger relationship between their nation and a host country. You may have seen this first hand with former Estonian Ambassador to Canada, Toomas Lukk, who spoke at various Estonian events in Canada between 2018 and 2022. But beyond surface level, what are the duties and responsibilities of an ambassador? What is it like to move around the world (as described in this audio clip) and switch the focus of your efforts...

When Paul Lillakas describes his profession, it becomes apparent that thinking on your feet is just another part of working in the media and as a chef. Listen to the newest episode of EstoCast, where Paul Lillakas shares his path to becoming a TV chef, what watching The Simpsons has taught him, which legendary people he would invite to a dinner party (and what he'd cook for them)... and the conclusion to one of his nerve-wracking early live television moments! In this episode of EstoCast,...

(In 🇪🇪) Paljud meist loevad raamatuid hulganisti ja külastavad raamatukogusid ohtralt, aga alati on mõttes milline see kirjanduse nö “sisemaailm” on, ehk kuidas on igapäevaselt trükistega tegeleda ning töötada.  Sellel ja paljudel muudel teemadel vestlevad VEMU peaarhivaar Piret Noorhani ja bibliograaf Karin Kiisk kõige uuemas EstoCast’i saates. Head kuulamist!  Teieni on jõudnud kõige värskem EstoCast’i saade, kus arutame Eesti Rahvus Muuseum’i bibliograafi Karin Kiiskiga kütkestavaid...

If you imagine coding as something one does in a dark room with techno music playing on one side and a can of energy drink on the other, you might only be seeing one way it can be approached! Hear more about life as a programmer in this episode of EstoCast.  This time, we’re interviewing Adel Müürsepp, programmer and technical officer of Ramuri, who has many stories to tell about discovering the startup scene in Estonia and Toronto. Also hear about how she and her friends have built a web...

(In 🇪🇪) Nagu pealkiri viitab, võib kirjanduse maailm olla tõeliselt huvitav rännak mille lõppu ei tahagi eales näha. Järjekordses saates vestleme noore eestlase Emilie Tamtikuga põnevatel kirjanduse ja raamatutega tegemist teemadel ning kuidas need on tema elus olnud mõjukad. Head kuulamist! Teieni on jõudnud kõige värskem EstoCast’i saade, kus arutame noore eestlase Emilie Tamtikuga tuliseid teemasid, näiteks: ✅ mida lugemine ning kirjanduse maailm võib pakkuda nooremale...

As a kid, playing outside and building things in a sandbox are indescribably joyful activities. But the physical, emotional, and intellectual impact of play and physical activity in one’s early years continue to influence us even when we grow up. Observing this as an early childhood educator, Kristina Nearchou wrote a picture book that communicated these ideas, called My Muddle Puddle. In this episode of EstoCast, hear about the entrepreneurial path of self-publishing a picture book, how...

(In 🇪🇪) Kõige uuemas eestikeelses EstoCasti saates vestleme Toronto Eesti Baptisti Koguduse emeriit pastori Jüri Puusaagiga sellest kuidas lugemine kujunes välja tähtsaks tegevuseks tema elus juba varakult, huvist igasuguste raamatute ja kirjanike vastu erinevates žanrites, täielikust süvenemisest kirjanduse maailma ja kuidas iga raamat oma maailma justkui loob… ning paljust muust! Käesolevas eestikeelses EstoCasti saates toimub huvitav jutuajamine pastor Jüri Puusaagiga mitmel kütkestaval...

In this episode of EstoCast, Kathi Koch and Kaarel Kuusk of the folktronica band Etnosfäär share with us how one makes a very danceable track out of archival recordings, which old Estonian lyrics apply to our contemporary lives, how they were given VIP treatment when performing in Kyrgyzstan, and more! Be sure to follow us on your chosen streaming platform. Also make sure to subscribe to Estonian Museum Canada/VEMU and Estonian Music Week email newsletters and to Eesti Elu / Estonian Life...

(In Estonian) EstoCast’i teises eestikeelses saates vestleb VEMU (Välis-Eesti Muuseum) peaarhivaar Piret Noorhani doktor Tiina Kirsiga raamatukogudest ja raamatutest tema elus, sealhulgas ka akadeemilistest trükistest ning kirjatööde valmimisest.  Taskuhäälingut  teevad ühisel jõul Väliseesti Muuseum/VEMU, Estonian Music Week  ja ajaleht Eesti Elu/Estonian Life Torontos.   Meie teisi saateid saad kuulata sulle sobival taskuhäälingu platvormil. Ära unusta endale tellimast ka Väliseesti...