Lüü‑Türr is an archaic men’s singing ensemble founded in June 2012 in Aruküla, Harju County. The group’s greatest passion is regilaul (runic song). Their repertoire consists mainly of runic songs from Northern, Western, and Southern Estonia, but also includes more recent folk songs and humorous rhymes from across the country.
In the autumn of 2011, Tiit Saare and Jako Reinaste—founding members of the Estonian Society of Archaic Men’s Singing—came up with the idea of organizing men’s singing workshops at the Aruküla Community House. At first, only two men interested in singing showed up, but word about the workshops spread, and soon there were around ten participants.
When choosing a name for the men’s singing group, they turned their attention to traditional folk names of birds. The most intriguing of these was Lüü‑Türr, one of the many folk names for the bird nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), originating from Lüganuse.
The joy of singing is what brings the men out of their homes in the evenings to sing together. The feeling that comes from singing old songs is powerful, and it is always a pleasure to share that joy with others. Our repertoire has also expanded to include dance songs, as we have on several occasions found ourselves singing in dance clubs—an experience that is exciting as well.
Tiit Saare
Jako Reinaste
Kalmer Kaasiku
Jaan Palu
Alari Kruusvall
Andrus Rähni
Olev Rähni
Jürnas Rähni
Guido Liiskmann
Tiit Reeder
Tauno Nava
Erik Sikk
Meelis Must
Mait Eerik