One of the few Estonian singers who became popular in the vast Soviet Union. Her songs became hits. Thanks to the compositions, Veski received a lucky star in the musical sky. Anne Veski's non-standard appearance, accent and good repertoire quickly interested the public. For more than 40 years, her charm and charisma continue to delight fans.
Childhood and youth
Anne Tynisovna Waarmann was born on February 27, 1956 in Estonia. At that time, the eldest son was in the family. The girl grew up in a creative environment. Parents were fond of playing musical instruments. The daughter was brought to this. The future singer graduated from a music school. Then with her brother she created a musical ensemble.
After graduating from school, Anna continued her studies at the Polytechnic Institute, then worked at a factory. But Anna did not leave music. Veski was invited to work at the local philharmonic, where the girl continued her studies in pop vocals. Soon, the aspiring performer was accepted into the Mobile vocal and instrumental ensemble.
In addition to her parents, there were other musicians in the singer's family. Mati's older brother trained as a keyboard player. He worked as the leader of a musical ensemble, and also performed in groups. The father of the second husband of the singer was a screenwriter and author of books.
Development of a musical career
The ensemble created with his brother quickly became popular. Concerts followed, and later real tours. Musicians were invited to television and thematic radio programs. Veski was noted separately - they often interviewed and invited to the cinema. At first, the singer liked to perform with other musicians in the ensemble. However, over time, she gave preference to a solo career.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the situation became uncertain. The singer was afraid that she would not be able, as before, to perform in the former republics. This would lead to a significant decrease in income. The future of the music industry was unclear. Veski decided to play it safe and took up entrepreneurial activities, but this did not last long. Soon the woman was able to return to her calling - singing.
The best composers, poets and musicians worked with Anne Veski. Many considered it an honor to perform in a duet with the singer. At one point, she became so popular that she was second only to the pop diva - Alla Pugacheva.
Today, the singer continues her creative activity. He often performs in his native Estonia and visits former Soviet republics with concerts. She became the main participant of the popular Baltic Music Festival in 2018. The performer had the opportunity to once again show her talent and evaluate other participants.
Anne Veski's personal life
Such a bright woman's life is full of different colors. It is not surprising that the singer's family life was eventful. She was married to her first husband (Jaak Veski) for four years. The man was a famous poet and songwriter. It was Jaak who wrote the first songs for his wife. It is not known how life would have been further if not for the first spouse.
In marriage, the couple had a daughter. The girl has the same excellent vocal abilities as her mother. However, she chose a different path for herself. She graduated and took up diplomacy. But the relationship with her husband did not work out. Anna's career, constant traveling led to the fact that her husband began to be very jealous. Some time later they divorced. At the same time, the singer left the name of her first husband. She admits that, despite the difficult relationship, there are good memories.
Veski met her second chosen one a few years after the divorce. At the time of their acquaintance, Belchikov worked as an administrator in a hotel chain and was far from the music business. But after the wedding, the singer made her husband her director. They traveled together with concerts and just relaxed.
The couple has no common children. Vesky mentioned that it was a mutual decision. Nevertheless, sometimes she regretted that she did not become a mother for the second time. Now the artist helps in raising two grandchildren. In marriage, Veski and Benno Belchikov lived happily for more than 30 years, until the death of the man.
Interesting facts from the life of the performer
- The first performances of Veska took place in Kyiv.
- According to the artist, the main song in her repertoire is "Behind a sharp turn."
- The performer tried herself in the fashion world - she owned a fur coat salon.
- The name of the singer has a Tallinn tram.
- In her free time, the artist loved to travel to the sea with her husband, and now she is alone.
- Anne Veski believes that the most important thing in life is a positive attitude.
- The singer follows the figure. Despite her venerable age, she rides a bicycle for a long time, especially in summer.
- Throughout her career, Veski once performed under a phonogram. The result disappointed her so much that in the future she performed live.
- The surname of the singer in translation means "mill". And this fully characterizes Anna, who has been on the move all her life.
Discography and filmography of the singer
Anne Veski has more than successfully realized herself on the music scene. She has 30 albums, CDs and songs, the number of which is uncountable. Albums have been released almost every year since the 1980s. Moreover, it is not in vain that they say that a talented person is talented in everything.
The performer starred in six films. Vesky first appeared in films in 1982. The last film was the series Destined to Become a Star, where she played herself.
Anna Veski Awards
The rich creative activity of Anna Veski was noted by everyone. In addition to national recognition in several countries, she has many official awards:
- award "Best performance of a song" at the pop song contest. Interestingly, the song was in Polish;
- Honored Artist of the Republic of Estonia;
- the most important award in Estonia is the Order of the White Star;
- Order of Friendship in the Russian Federation.
