Short review
Citizens from the Baltic states were treated specially in the Soviet Union, as was Anna Veski (biography, year of birth below), and therefore they were allowed a little more on stage than domestic performers. The songs that Anne Veski sang excited people in the 80s, touched a nerve, without hinting at Soviet ideology. Her clothes were elegant, modern and sophisticated. Anna knitted a lot of her concert costumes herself. But not many of us know that the singer, shining with purity and joy, shed bitter tears upon returning home. Do you listen to Anne Veski's songs? Biography, year of birth later in the article.
In fact, Anne's real name is Waarmann. She was born in one of the Estonian towns - Rapla - in 1956 on February 27. The singer's zodiac sign is Pisces. In her hometown, Anne Waarmann completed her studies at a music school. Then the future singer did not even dare to dream that she would become an international artist. After school, Anne entered the Tallinn Technical Institute, then worked at a tobacco factory. In her free time, she sang in ensembles and realized that her place was on stage, with a microphone in her hand. And her young husband made a lot of efforts to make Anna Veski shine and excite the audience from the stage. The biography and personal life of the singer are subtly intertwined.
Duet of personal life and creativity
At the end of the seventies, Estonian Anna threw in her lot with Jaak Veski. From the first day, their union was full of contradictions. Either Jaak took impeccable care of his wife, or he created scandals based on jealousy. He was inspired by love and wrote amazing poems for his wife. Anna's first hits were her husband's love poems. Jaak did everything to get his wife a job singing in the Vitamin group, but soon he himself issued ultimatums that she should perform less and stay more within the walls of the house. The life of Anna Veske is amazing and complex (biography, family and relationships).
The beginning of a creative journey
At the beginning of her career, the artist managed to change several musical groups. She was a member of the group “Vitamin”, sang in the ensemble “Music Safe” and worked in VIA “Nemo”. In the end, Veski decided to develop as a solo performer and was right.
In 1984, after winning a music vocal competition in Sopot, Anne became an all-Union star. Each of her songs became a hit and was played on all radio stations. Anne Veski's music videos were constantly broadcast on Soviet television, the most popular of which were “Leaves of the Bygone Summer” and “A Sharp Turn Behind.”
The artist constantly replenished her repertoire with new songs and disappeared on tour. The singer actively performed not only throughout the Soviet Union, but also in her homeland. Not only the Estonian, but also the Russian-speaking audience was delighted with her performance, because the singer’s peculiar accent only added a special charm to her compositions.
Veski collaborated with the best poets and composers of the country, who created real hits for her. Songs such as “Forgive me for love”, “Prolong your happiness”, “Off-season” and “Rejoice in life” won special love from listeners. In addition, the artist’s repertoire included many compositions in Estonian, which were also popular.
Breakup of the Veski family
When Anna turned 21, she became a mother. Married to Jaak, the Estonian singer gave birth to a daughter, Kerli. To put it in Russian, the girl was nursed by her grandmother, Anna’s mother. But unfortunately, the husband was still dissatisfied and often flew into a rage when the wife left for a performance. A little later the situation worsened. Jaak began to raise his hand towards Anna. But when he, in a state of alcoholic intoxication, broke into his wife’s room with an ax in his hand, this incident became the last straw for Anne. She ran away with her daughter in her arms.
Continuation of solo career
Unlike her first husband Jaak, Benno actively supported Anne during concerts and performances. He sincerely wanted to spend more time with the woman he loved, so instead of scandals and showdowns, Benno became the director of Anne. It was he who insisted that songs in Russian appear in Anna’s repertoire. So in 1983, the Melodiya music studio released her debut record in the Soviet Union. The following year, Anna is invited to a music festival in Soyot. A little later, Anne Veski goes on tour in socialist countries.
Her biography is complicated. Anne Veski does not post photos for fans on a social photo network. They can be found on regular websites and portals about the singer.
Anne Veski now
Now the singer’s native republic is widely celebrating the centenary of its formation. The celebrations began in Estonia in 2020 and will end in 2020. Among the artists who take part in most of the gala events is public favorite Anne Veski.
Concerts take place in Estonia and in neighboring Russian border cities. In July 2020, Anne Veski received the status of headliner at the first Baltic Sun music festival, which took place in Narva, at Hermann Castle. In addition to the popular Estonian, the concert was graced by the Radar ensemble with songs by Jaak Joal, Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak, the Bravo and The Crossroadz ensembles.
2018 turned out to be an anniversary year for Anne Veski - the artist celebrates 40 years of creative activity. Tours in Estonia and Russia are scheduled a year in advance. In an interview, Veski reports that, as before, the public asks to perform the popular hits of past years “There is a sharp turn behind,” “Enjoy life,” and “Take me with you.”
New millennium - new albums
In the 2000s, Benno actively worked and released new songs for Anne Veski. The singer’s biography and achievements do not stop there. In the new millennium, the artist is full of energy and strength. New songs appeared in her repertoire. In the fall of 2003, she released a new album. The songs in it are in Russian. The next record is released from Veski in 2004. And in 2006, joy fell “from heaven” for fans! The singer released three records at once! The following year, Veski and Belchikov released two more albums. But after this the couple experiences a creative crisis. And albums are released only in 2009 and 2013.
Anne Veski continues to sing now. Her biography opens with a new chapter. Our viewing public is salvation for the singer. When Estonia demonstrated its independence 25 years ago, the Estonian woman did not refuse the Russian audience. And her Russian fans managed to reciprocate her feelings. They were selling tickets for her concerts. The halls were full of people. Not many people know that in 2011, Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev awarded an Estonian woman the Order of Friendship. In 2020, she turned 60 years old; the singer decided to celebrate her anniversary in Russia, which is why her grandiose concert took place in Moscow.
Thus, we see the Estonian singer Anne Veski active and successful even today. The woman's biography is amazing. Before becoming a world-class star, she had to endure family drama and its breakup. Her hard work and optimism were rewarded with a new and pure relationship! Perhaps every woman dreams of such a fairy tale...
Music career
Anne understood that she needed to further develop her talent, and agreed with Uno about paid singing lessons. In parallel with these classes, the girl began to improve her stage movements skills with the legend of the Estonian variety show Kalju Saareke and attend the variety studio of the Estonian Philharmonic.
Anna Vesky before she became famous
In 1980, Veski began performing with the Vitamin group. Their first (and immediately hit) song was “Queen of the Rose Garden.” The very next year she released the ensemble's first album. The young and charming singer was also glorified by the musical film of the same year – “Snow Tunes”, for which Anne Veski recorded the song “Sorry”.
The singer did not want to stop there and decided to continue her career solo, leaving the ensembles. In the same 1980, Anne gave a solo concert at the Moscow Variety Theater. The next day, all newspapers published only flattering reviews about the charismatic Estonian singer, who warmed the hearts of listeners with her singing. In 1981, Veski was recognized as pop singer of the year in the USSR.
Anne Veski was a participant in the programs “Blue Light” and “Song of the Year”
In the USSR, everyone knew and loved her - Anne became a frequent participant in the most popular pop television programs, such as “Blue Light” and “Song of the Year”. Her popularity in the 80s could be compared with the success of Alla Pugacheva and Sofia Rotaru. Russian-speaking listeners especially remembered Anna for her performance of the songs “Long Last, Happiness” and “Song about the Monkey.”
Anna Veski was not inferior to Alla Pugacheva in terms of popularity
A new round of success for the singer was the duet with the Estonian performer Tõnis Mägi in 1982-83. By the age of 26, the singer could boast of a concert tour in Finland. And with her new group “Nemo” in 1984, she toured Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Germany.
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In the same year, Anne captivated the jury and listeners at the Polish music competition “Sopot”. She received two awards at once - for her performance with Igor Sarukhanov’s song “A Sharp Turn Behind” and for her performance of the Polish composition “Polka”. Upon returning home, the girl was awarded the title of “Honored Artist of Estonia.”
Anne Veski in Afghanistan
The next achievement is the debut solo album in 1986, “Sings to Anna Veski”, recorded at the famous Melodiya studio. In the same year, the singer performed in front of Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan. Veski's film debut was the main role in the Finnish-Soviet film “Mikko from Tampere Asks for Advice” (1986).
Anne Veski played herself in the film “Mikko from Tampere Asks for Advice”
In 1987, Veski participated in the International Sea Festival in Morocco, representing the USSR. The jury liked her voice so much that Anna was awarded a gold medal and helped organize additional concerts in the country.
In 1992, Anne celebrated the 15th anniversary of her solo career by organizing a large-scale concert at the Moscow Concert Hall “Russia”.
Anne Veski and her famous hairstyle
After the collapse of the USSR, relations between the Russian Federation and the Baltic countries became tense, and in the 90s, Veski lost her fans for some time and was forced to forget about performing on the territory of the former Union.
At this time, the singer performed only in her homeland, but in 2002 she returned to the Russian stage. In 2003, Anne delighted her fans with a new composition, “Leaves of a Gone Summer,” and in the spring she took part in a concert dedicated to the memory of Anna German. In 2004, admirers of Veska’s work had the opportunity to evaluate her new albums “Don’t regret anything” and “In the mood for love”.
Anne Veski was the consul of the Republic of Estonia
In 2004, she officially became the consul of the Republic of Estonia in Moscow. Anne continued touring the former republics of the USSR, Germany, and Israel.
