Most people don’t think about singing when thinking about revolutions. But in Estonia song was the weapon of choice when, between 1986 and 1991, Estonians wanted to end decades of Soviet occupation.
The Singing Revolution documents how, during these years, hundreds of thousands of Estonians gathered publicly to sing forbidden patriotic songs and to listen to protest speeches, risking their lives to proclaim their desire for independence. The revolutionary songs they created anchored Estonia’s struggle for freedom, which was ultimately accomplished without the loss of a single life. Singing fueled the non-violent revolution that defeated a very violent occupation.
The Singing Revolution is an inspiring account of one nation’s dramatic rebirth and an evocation of the sustaining and liberating power of hope.
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