Anne Veski at 70 – the Star the West Missed
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Anne Veski at 70 – the star the West missed
Estonia’s biggest pop star spent decades filling halls from Tallinn to the Soviet heartland – yet she’s still virtually unknown in the English-speaking world; at 70, Anne Veski remains a masterclass in performance, and Estonia’s biggest gay icon. She won the Baltic’s nearest thing to Eurovision, toured a vanished empire, and built a career on the radical idea that pop should make people feel better. In Estonia, Anne Veski is more than famous: sh…
Who doesn’t know Anne Veski? The name immediately evokes strong associations – the legendary hairstyle reminiscent of fireworks, a warm and affectionate smile, sparkling jewelry and floor-length designer dresses. It may come as a surprise to many younger readers that this has not always been the case. In my own worldview, Anne Veski has always been the way she is now. On the occasion of the singer’s 70th birthday, however, we take a look back at…
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