“Pööriöö päike” (‘Solstice Sun’) is officially out, released on the autumn equinox 22.09.2024! 🤍🍂☀️ The equinox is a significant turning point in nature and in the distribution of light, marking the moment when day and night are in balance. In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumn equinox signals the start of astronomical autumn, and from this day onwards, the nights grow longer than the days. 🌛

For me, the autumn equinox symbolizes transitions and balance, which are also reflected in “Pööriöö päike”  ☯️ Autumn equinox is a moment when the light begins to fade, creating space for introspection and change. ✨

It has roots in Nordic folk music! ❄️ “Pööriöö Päike” is inspired by the Finnish-style hambo – a traditional dance that originated in Sweden but has developed its own unique form in Finland. The hambo dance steps resemble those of the Swedish and Finnish polska, but experienced dancers can quickly recognize which style is being danced 🤍

Here’s who helped make this track come to life:

🎶 Recording, mixing, and mastering: Alec Havinmaa
🎨 Cover art: Kadri Kadalipp
📸 Photo: Laura Reunanen
🎻 Composition & performance: Yours truly 💫

This is just the beginning — the first single from my new album coming in January 2025! ✨

Huge thanks to this amazing team for your talent and dedication. Couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️🎶

Pööriöö päike

Pööriöö päike

Honoring All Souls’ Day, I released a new single “Waltz for Broken Dreams” — a tune about dreams that didn’t come true and the new dreams that can grow in their place 💫 This song is for anyone who’s ever had to let go of something dear but found something beautiful in the process. 🌿

Today, I’m holding close those who have passed — thinking of them, missing them, and sending love 🤍

May this waltz bring you a moment of peace, reflection, and maybe even new beginnings 🎶

Now streaming on all platforms! 🎧✨

Cover art by my favourite graphic designer Kadri Kadalipp 🤗
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by wonderful Alec Havinmaa 🙏

This recording is part of Sibelius Academy’s folk music record series 💿 Full album will be released January 31st 2025!


Waltz for broken dreams

Waltz for broken dreams - single edit

On this album, you will find pieces inspired by Nordic folk music, along with two songs from my Estonian roots that perfectly fit the spirit of this album. Nordic Reflections is about fulfilling dreams, facing challenges, and finding hope and comfort in the stunning Nordic landscape. It explores the feeling of being away while longing to return, reaching home while questioning what home really means, and discovering home within oneself. 
The music was composed during my studies and travels in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway from 2019 to 2023. This recording is part of the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki Folk Music department's recording series.

Album design by Kadri Kadalipp
Photos taken by Laura Reunanen
Recording, mixing, and mastering on all tracks, and effects on tracks 7 and 9 by Alec Havinmaa
Recorded at the University of the Arts Helsinki Sibelius Academy studio (February 2024)
Free-bass accordion, stomp-box, and singing by Maimu Jõgeda


© & ℗ Maimu Jõgeda 2025

Kuma

The Land of All Dreams

Õhtuvaikuse jõuab

Kaamos

Joogilaul

Reaching Home

Waltz for Broken Dreams

February 17th

Maimu's Sønderhoning

Sextur & Halling från Rõuge

"To all the ppl I've loved" is second single from the upcoming album "The one about..." which will be released on 25th of May!

Composed, arranged & performed by Maimu Jõgeda (accordion)

Recorded at RoundSound Studio (August 2019)
Recording, mixing & mastering by Rainer Koik
Album design by Kadri Kadalipp
Photo by Ekvilibrist

© Maimu Jõgeda 2020

The one about...

To all the ppl I've loved

"Joogilaul" ("A drinking song") is a traditional wedding song from Ruhnu island, Estonia. The lyrics are in Estonian-Swedish.
I just adore this melody! Sorry for messing up the lyrics - this is the first time I tried to record a song! 

Traditional tune from Ruhnu island.

Arranged & performed by Maimu Jõgeda (accordion, vocals)

Recorded at RoundSound Studio (August 2019)
Recording & mixing by Rainer Koik


© Maimu Jõgeda 2020

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