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Anne VeskiSinger
Date of Birth: 27.02.1956
Country:  Estonia |
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Biography of Anne Veski
Childhood and YouthAnne Veski, a Soviet and Estonian singer, was born on February 27, 1956, under the sign of Pisces. In her childhood and youth, she went by the surname Vaarman. Both of her parents, ethnic Estonians, were passionate about music and played folk instruments. Despite their simple professions, her father being a driver and her mother a saleswoman, they encouraged Anne's musical talents. She attended a music school and performed with her brother in a self-formed children's ensemble. Initially, her career did not seem promising, so she pursued a higher technical education. However, she was later invited to work at a local philharmonic, where she devoted herself to the talent of pop singing and performances as part of the VIA "Mobile".
Music
Anne Veski gained wide recognition in the Soviet Union for her performance of the song "Queen of the Pink Garden". Her hits "Behind the Sharp Turn" and "Forgive for Love" solidified her position in the Soviet pop scene. Her popularity led to numerous TV appearances, radio recordings, and tours. Several documentaries were made about Anne, and she even had the opportunity to try her hand at acting in the 1990s, taking on roles in feature films. She often toured for months without a break. One advantage of her busy schedule was having her beloved husband by her side, who worked as her tour manager. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Anne and her husband tried their hand at business, investing in a fur clothing manufacturing and distribution company. However, the business did not last long, and they returned to what they knew best - performing and delighting fans with Anne's music.
Later Career and Personal Life
Anne Veski's most popular songs include "Behind the Sharp Turn" and "Leaves of the Past Summer". She released 29 albums between 1978 and 2013, featuring songs in Estonian and Russian. Her albums were highly successful, and her songs were composed by the best composers and singer-songwriters in the country. Anne's unique style set her apart from other Soviet stars, and her accent added a special touch to her performances. Alongside other Estonian stars such as Jaak Joala and Tõnis Mägi, she won over the Russian-speaking audience. She occasionally performed with these artists on the same stage during large concerts. Anne has always admired Jaak Joala as an example of how to passionately perform her songs. She has received numerous national awards and titles for her contributions to culture, as well as winning several all-Union performer competitions, with her songs becoming "Song of the Year".
After the dissolution of the USSR, Anne continued to tour in Estonia. Her discography increasingly featured albums aimed at the Estonian audience. She also maintained a close connection with Russia. In 2007, a large concert dedicated to her music was held in Moscow. Anne performed many of her hits, some of which were sung together with Russian stars. One of the memorable moments was her duet with the young singer Anton Makarsky, who was popular throughout Russia at the time. In the new century, Anne appeared in several musical TV shows in Russia. She collaborated with artists such as Dima Bilan, Sergei Penkin, and Nadezhda Babkina. Anne Veski's duet with Tommy Boy Koit Toome, another Estonian artist, became a hit among the Russian audience.
Anne Veski celebrated her anniversary in 2016 with a solo concert in Moscow, organized by her Moscow friends. The concert took place in the cultural center "Moskvich" and in the Hall of Church Assemblies of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Throughout her career, Anne has only performed to a pre-recorded track once, as she did not enjoy silently lip-syncing on stage. Anne has noticed an increasing demand for her Russian-language songs in Estonia. She has also participated in a documentary film series about popular Estonian artists in the USSR, which received high ratings on local television.
Personal Life
Anne Veski retained her first husband Jaak Veski's surname, who was a poet and the author of her early songs. Their marriage lasted four years due to Jaak's intense jealousy and envy, which became dangerous for Anne's life. They had a daughter named Kerli. Jaak struggled to cope with the divorce and passed away a little over 10 years later. Despite the hardships she faced with her first husband, Anne has warm memories of him.
She found love again and remarried a man who became her tour manager. They met at one of Anne's solo concerts in Tallinn and soon got married. They travel together and spend all their time together, which eliminates groundless accusations and suspicions of infidelity. Her husband, Benno Belchikov, also has a daughter from his first marriage, so they decided not to have children together. Anne sometimes regrets this decision. She cherishes her strong family bonds as they are, and she has a great relationship with her daughter, as well as two mischievous grandsons named Dominik and Frederik.
Anne and her family live in a spacious country house. They have a tradition of hosting gatherings with friends around a large table. Her husband takes care of the cooking, and he does it masterfully. Anne happily takes care of the dishes and cleaning. Despite her age, the singer looks great and is always photogenic. According to some sources, she is 165 cm tall and weighs no more than 65 kg. Anne interacts with her fans through her personal website, and there is a fan page dedicated to her on Instagram.
Anne Veski's beauty secrets are a life full of love and harmony. She believes that a person's character is reflected in their appearance as they age. She also spends a lot of time outdoors and regularly visits the sauna, using natural scrubs to improve skin elasticity. These procedures have a positive effect on Anne's health. When it comes to style, she prefers to follow her inner sense and not change herself. For example, she has kept her signature hairstyle almost unchanged since the 1980s.
Current Activities
Anne Veski is currently actively involved in the centenary celebrations of Estonia's formation. These festive events began in 2017 and will continue until 2020. Anne is among the artists participating in many of the celebratory activities, which take place in Estonia as well as neighboring Russian border towns. In July 2018, Anne Veski was given the headline status at the first Baltic Sun music festival held in Narva's Hermann Castle. Alongside the popular Estonian singer, the concert featured performances by the Radar ensemble, Jaak Joala's songs, Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak, the Bravo ensemble, and The Crossroadz.
2018 was a milestone year for Anne Veski as she celebrated 40 years in the music industry. Her concerts are scheduled in Estonia and Russia for the next year. In interviews, Anne mentions that her audience still requests her popular hits from previous years, such as "Behind the Sharp Turn," "Enjoy Life," and "Take Me With You."
Discography:
1983 - "Anne Veski"
1984 - "Behind the Sharp Turn"
1984 - "Anne Veski Sings"
1985 - "I Promise You Gardens"
1988 - "I Thank You"
1994 - "Kaleidoscope"
1994 - "Anne Veski"
1996 - "The Channel Tunnel"
2000 - "Love Carnival"
2002 - "Do Not Be Sad, Human"
2003 - "Lotus"
2004 - "Do Not Regret Anything"
2009 - "No Angels"
2013 - "Dear, Listen"
