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Groove of ESSR II

by Funk Embassy Records

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    180 gram black vinyl with booklet

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1.
Meie aeg 04:01
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2.
Maskeraad 03:05
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3.
Nüüd on mul muusika 03:31
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4.
Hei, päike! 03:55
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5.
Mind veel ei ole 04:46
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6.
Memme vaev 04:00
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7.
Liiklus 02:38
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8.
Ma tahan olla siin 02:32
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9.
Mälestus 04:50
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10.
Hoia ennast koos 04:10
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11.
Veerev päev 03:18
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12.
On see hea 04:32
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about

“ESSR” in the “Groove of ESSR II” stands for Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic. Yet for Estonia, there was nothing really “republic” about the situation of being occupied by Soviet Russia. So escaping the oppression through music is a running theme for the Groove of ESSR compilation. Funk Embassy Recs returns with the second volume of tracks that hide meaning between lines or offer solace on the dancefloor. It’s an ongoing journey to uncover these jewels and meet their makers. Majority of these pieces will be released for the first time. During the production of this album, two of the most influential figures in Estonian funk and soul passed on: Marju “Maryn” Kuut (1946-2022) and Tõnu Aare (1953-2021). In music lies strength and truth. We dedicate this album to them. May they live on forever through music, alongside all of the artists represented here.

credits

released February 10, 2023

Executive producers & compilers: Henrik Ehte, Ingvar Kassuk
Re-mastering: Jörgen Hermaste
Released by: Funk Embassy Records
Album cover photo: Gustav German
Booklet cover photo source: H. Gustavson, The new Radio House, Tallinn, 1975
Graphic design: Karel Laur
Texts by: Henrik Ehte
Research by: Henrik Ehte, Eva Lepikov, Ahto Külvet
Editing: Sandra Leushina

Thank you:
All the artists, organizers, studio workers who did their thing, ERR,
EAÜ, EFÜ, Kultuurkapital, Kaupo Kolsar, Rahvusarhiiv, Eesti Muusika
Kuulsuste Koda, Risto Lehiste, The Tallinn Collector, Robert Linna,
Ahto Külvet, Psühhoteek, Gustav German’s family, Ari Dubin, Heino
Maripuu, Tõnis Mägi, Priit Kuulberg, Heli Teedla, Sirje Jõesaar.

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Funk Embassy Records Tallinn, Estonia

Founded in 2017 by Henrik Ehte, we release both archival findings as well as contemporary funk, soul, disco, jazz.

The imprint is part of Estonian Funk Embassy, an initiative active as a radio show, DJ collective, booking/management agency.

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