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Puuluup
An Estonian Electric Folk Duo
Performers
Puuluup, consisting of Ramo Teder (also known as Pastacas) and Marko Veisson, has captivated audiences worldwide with their innovative blend of traditional and modern music. Since their inception in 2014, they have performed across Estonia and in numerous countries, including Belgium, China, India, and the United States. Their music, a unique fusion of the Hiiu kannel (a two to four stringed bowed lyre from northern Europe) with electronic elements, has garnered significant acclaim, and they recently represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 and will be bringing their music to the acclaimed Jodhpur RIFF festival later this year.
Crossing Hiiu kannel with electronics, Puuluup oscillates on the border of tradition and modern music styles, flirting with world music, underground and pop. Puuluup controls the vibrations of hiiu kannel’s strings through effect blocks and the looper and uses alternative playing techniques and sound generation options. Electronically amplified echoes, knocks, squeaks and scrapes are added to the soft hiss of Hiiu kannel. The music is at times dance-pulsating and at times cinematic and dark, creeping in and carried over from the chambers of the ancient Vormsi talharpists. It sounds like original creations impregnated with tradition, references to punk classics and romantic neo-zombie post-folk with educational content.
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Performers
Ramo Teder
Ramo Teder is an Estonian musician and artist, best known for his involvement in the folk-electronic duo Puuluup, where he plays the Hiiu kannel, an ancient Estonian bowed harp. His music blends traditional Estonian folk with modern electronic influences, incorporating loops and sound effects to create a unique, experimental sound. Apart from his work with Puuluup, Teder is also known for his solo project Pastacas, which combines folk music with lo-fi and electronic elements. He has garnered recognition for his eclectic style and contributions to both the Estonian and international music scenes.
Marko Veisson
Marko Veisson is an Estonian musician and academic, known primarily as a member of the folk-electronic duo Puuluup, where he collaborates with Ramo Teder. Veisson plays the Hiiu kannel, blending traditional Estonian folk sounds with modern electronic techniques like loops and effects. His contributions to Puuluup are characterized by an experimental approach to folk music, mixing it with underground and pop influences. In addition to his musical career, Veisson is an academic at the University of Tartu, where his research focuses on anthropology. His work reflects a deep engagement with cultural heritage and innovation in both music and scholarship.
