About Anne Vabarna
Lived 1877 – 1964 (aged 86). Anne Vabarna was a Russian and Estonian singer, composer and ethnologist.
Anne Vabarna (21 December 1877 in Võpolsova – 7 December 1964 in Tonja) was a Seto singer. In her lifetime she recorded over 140,000 verses, most notably her composition of the Seto national epic 'Peko', depicting the tale of the Seto hero who provides freedom for the Seto people. Her repertoire also includes songs of traditional Seto lyric and lyric-epic types, children's songs, prayers, fifty two bridal laments, improvisations (dedicated to collectors of folklore, statesmen, doctors, guests-all in all over 20,000 verses), epic compositions and folk tales.
Vabarna was the great-grandmother of cultural activist and singer Jane Vabarna.
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Who was Anne Vabarna?
Estonian folk singer from Setomaa (1877–1964)
When was Anne Vabarna born?
Anne Vabarna was born on 21 December 1877 in Võpolsova.
When did Anne Vabarna die?
Anne Vabarna died on 7 December 1964 in Tonja.
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Anne Vabarna was a singer, composer and ethnologist.
What nationality was Anne Vabarna?
Anne Vabarna was Russian and Estonian.
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