Musical Groups

Estonia has a rich music scene with various genres ranging from classical to modern pop. Here are some of the most popular and influential music groups of Estonia:

Vanilla Ninja 

The all-female rock band was formed in 2002 and gained international fame with their hit song "Club Kung Fu". The members were Lenna Kuurmaa, Piret Järvis, Katrin Siska, and Triinu Kivilaan.

Metsatöll 

The folk metal band was formed in 1999 and is known for their use of traditional Estonian instruments such as the bagpipe and kannel. Their most famous song is "Vaid Vaprust".

Terminaator 

The rock band was formed in 1987 and is considered one of the pioneers of Estonian rock music. Their most famous song is "Kuutõbine".

Smilers 

The pop-rock band was formed in 1993 and has released numerous hit songs including "Armastan Ma Luuserit" and "Et Sa Teaks".

Curly Strings

The folk music band was formed in 2012 and has gained popularity for their use of traditional instruments such as the mandolin and the fiddle. Their most famous song is "Kauges Külas".

Ivo Linna and Antti Kammiste 

The duo is known for their humorous and catchy songs such as "Suur Loterii" and "Kuldne Trio".

Blacky 

The rock band was formed in 1982 and is considered one of the pioneers of Estonian punk rock. Their most famous song is "Väike Putukas".

Singer Vinger 

The rock band was formed in 1980 and has released numerous hit songs including "Päevik From 10.10.82" and "Eesti muld ja Eesti süda".

Ultima Thule 

The rock band was formed in 1986 and is known for their patriotic songs such as "Valge Maa" and "Kuningas Olen".

Traffic 

The rock band was formed in 1976 and has released numerous hit songs, including "Jälle 18" and "Kaks takti ette".

InBoiler 

The alternative rock band was formed in 1999 and has released numerous hit songs including "Tuul" and "Sõit".

Trad.Attack! 

The folk music band was formed in 2014 and has gained popularity for their use of traditional Estonian instruments such as the torupill and the kannel. Their most famous song is "Kuukene".

Ruja 

The rock band was formed in 1971 and is considered one of the pioneers of Estonian rock music. Their most famous song is "Tule Rohkem Viina".

Tanel Padar and The Sun

The pop-rock band was formed in 2004 and gained international fame by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 with their song "Everybody".

Jäääär 

The rock band was formed in 1993 and is known for its use of traditional Estonian instruments such as the kannel.