Iceland’s President will greet Estonian people at Song of Freedom
The six hour concert Song of Freedom on 20 August will be hosted by well-known TV anchor Anu Välba and the winner of „best male actor“ of 2010 award Nero Urke. The event will be broadcast live on ETV1 with interviews at venue being conducted by Heidy Purga, Marko Reikop and Andres Kuusk.
Performing at Song of Freedom: Sinead O’Connor (Ireland), Mari Boine (Norway), Kimmo Pohjonen (Finland), BrainStorm (Latvia), Kerli, Justament, Riho Sibul, Mari Kalkun, Dagö, Vaiko Eplik, Jaak Johanson, Malcolm Lincoln, Iiris, Jarek „Chalice“ Kasar, Ewert & the Two Dragons. „Mainly we will hear the performers’ own music and we wish that the performers express what is on their hearts and minds. There will certainly be solemn moments during the programme when all Estonian people can join in singing,“ comments one of the musical directors of the event Jaak Johanson, who is also going to lead the runic song.
The Song Festival grounds will open the gates to public at 17:00, concert will start at 18:00 and last until midnight.
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Song of Freedom is being presented by European Capital of Culture Tallinn 2011. We thank all supporters and partners: Saku Brewery, Tallinna Vesi, European Capital of Culture Turku 2011, Finnish embassy, Norwegian embassy, Estonian Public Broadcasting, Postimees, Selver, Eesti Post, BDG, and Musiccase.