A treat, a gift, a pleasure! The Tallinn Architecture Biennale cordially invites you to attend its Gala on Friday, 11 September, from 8 pm at the Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM).
For one night,
EKKM will turn into the Supermuch Salon, ascending level by level, each with its distinct programme. With a range of musical acts and performances throughout the evening, three floors provide space to converse, meet, celebrate, and glitz. We invite you to arrive in your Sunday best – and to make your way all the way to the top.
Performers at the Gala
Haldi & ans Flamingo
Haldi & ans Flamingo give new wings to the groove of Estonia's yesteryears. While in her early twenties, the lead singer, composer and co-producer Haldi has studied the bygone era's music and history in depth. She's especially interested in Estonian language and heritage mixing with soul, jazz, funk and disco influences that made their way into the estrada music of the 1970.-1980s. As a scholar of pioneers Marju Kuut, Velly Joonas, Heidy Tamme and Els Himma, Haldi believes the stylistic approach deserves a second chance in the free world, where a woman can sing about intimacy and love all she wants. So she's done just that with the co-writer, bass player and producer Mattias Tirmaste. They are joined by an ensemble of Flamingos complete with backing vocals, percussion and a horn section.
"Õige aeg" (tr. The Right Time) is the group's début EP on Funk Embassy Records. The lengthy 6-tracker will be released digitally alongside audiophile friendly 180g vinyl, pressed in Estonia. Haldi & ans Flamingos recorded the music in old fashioned way under the supervision of Sten-Olle Moldau in Susi Studio and Sindi Seltsimaja. Those with an ear for beautiful vocal and pipe arrangements are in for a treat. There's something special in the way Haldi loves to layer her vocals and play around with the exotic Estonian language. Singles "Meile kahele" (tr. For the Two Of Us) and "Muusika" (tr. Music) have earned airplay around the world, more notably via Radioeins, FIP and X-Ray fm. With uptempo discotheque material as well as songs for the bedroom, "Õige aeg" will be a worthy extension of Estonia's musical legacy into the modern times.
EHTE and the Ambassador of Funk
Henrik Ehte, best known by his monikers EHTE and the Ambassador of Funk, is the creative force behind the Estonian Funk Embassy and Selektor Studio. Behind the decks since his teenage years, his mission has always been clear: shake booties and stir attentive souls. EHTE makes people of all backgrounds become One on the dancefloor through a vibrant, curated blend of disco, funk, and global dance music spanning multiple decades. Now twenty years into his journey as a selector, the Ambassador has shared his infectious energy with music lovers across festivals and clubs in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and New York.
Soul princess RETI
Soul princess RETI shines both on stage and behind the DJ decks. Her energy reaches far beyond the dance floor, spreading joy and an irresistible urge to dance!
RETI’s DJ sets feature funk, soul and disco hits alongside timeless classics — familiar favourites guaranteed to get even the most laid-back party guest moving.
RETI SELEKTOR: RETI at Selektorium | Soulful House, Nu-Disco & Club Anthems
Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM) • Kursi tänav 5, 10415 Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia
