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Groove of ESSR: Funk, Disco, Jazz from Soviet EstoniaVarious Artists

Funk Embassy Records

Funk/Soul, Compilations

LP FER003£19.99
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Collage – Mets Neidude Vahel
Marju Kuut – Üksi, Kuid Vabana
Tiiu Varik – Näed Vaid Oma Silmi
Tõnis Mägi & Music Seif – Sa Haara Kinni Mu Käest
Els Himma – Kesköö
Valter Ojakäär – Rasked Veosed
Uno Naisso – Marss-Eksprompt
Gunnar Graps & Magnetic Band – Leidmine
Eesti TV & Raadio Estraadiorkester – Kesköösamba (Instrumental)
Tarmo & Toomas Urb – Välgud Peeglis (Short Version) [feat. Vanemõde]
Eesti Raadio Estraadiorkester – Mälestuste Teel (Instrumental)

1. Collage – Mets Neidude Vahel
2. Marju Kuut – Üksi, Kuid Vabana
3. Tiiu Varik – Näed Vaid Oma Silmi
4. Tõnis Mägi & Music Seif – Sa Haara Kinni Mu Käest
5. Els Himma – Kesköö
6. Valter Ojakäär – Rasked Veosed
7. Uno Naisso – Marss-Eksprompt
8. Gunnar Graps & Magnetic Band – Leidmine
9. Eesti TV & Raadio Estraadiorkester – Kesköösamba (Instrumental)
10. Tarmo & Toomas Urb – Välgud Peeglis (Short Version) [feat. Vanemõde]
11. Eesti Raadio Estraadiorkester – Mälestuste Teel (Instrumental)

The groovier side of the Iron Curtain is uncovered by Funk Embassy Records via this killer 11-track compilation! Featuring music recorded between 1974-1988, the album reconnects long lost funk, disco, soul, jazz, instrumentals, library music and covers from the Estonian Radio archives. This is the sound of ESSR (Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic) as heard at music halls, radio, TV shows and cafeterias along with underground parties and 'notorious' jazz clubs. Ace!

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Groove of ESSR: Funk, Disco, Jazz from Soviet EstoniaVarious Artists

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