Puuluup

Puuluup was formed in 2014 by two talharpa enthusiasts Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson. Ramo Teder is a multi-instrumentalist and has been known for his long solo project Pastacas. He is also a looping pioneer in Estonia and has mastered these skills for twenty years already. Marko Veisson has a background in anthropology and his fieldwork in Northern Ghana as well as his love for West-African music have definitely influenced Puuluup’s style. Both musicians were enchanted by talharpa’s sound, rich with overtones. But they also had a common wish to explore new musical possibilities for that ancient instrument. During their 10-year career they have experienced a continuous growth of popularity. While Puuluup started out at first more as a hobby project, it has become one of the biggest acts in Estonia. Puuluup is most praised for their live shows, which are enriched with elements of absurdly lovely choreography and dry humour. They regularly perform at festivals with varied musical genres. Their vibrant open-air live show for an audience of 10 thousand had elements of a “typical rock concert”, including stage diving and crowd chanting the lyrics.