Haldi & ans Flamingo
Soul, estrada groove, disco
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Haldi & ans Flamingo honours the roots of Estonian groove by bringing it to the modern day in an authentic fashion, singing in their native tongue.
Haldi & ans Flamingo give new wings to the groove of Estonia’s yesteryears. While in her early twenties, the lead singer, composer, and co-producer Haldi has studied the music and history of this bygone era in depth. She is especially interested in the fusion of Estonian language and heritage with the soul, jazz, funk, and disco influences that permeated the estrada music of the 1970s and 1980s. As a scholar of pioneers like Marju Kuut, Velly Joonas, Heidy Tamme, and Els Himma, Haldi believes this stylistic approach deserves a second chance in the free world, where a woman can sing about intimacy and love freely. So, she has done just that with co-writer, bass player, and producer Mattias Tirmaste. They are joined by an ensemble of Flamingos, complete with backing vocals, percussion, and a horn section.
