American-raised musician finds home and inspiration for new album in Estonia

Jordantbrodie, a musician whose life began in America due to his grandmother's emigration from Estonia during World War II, has found a new home and creative inspiration in Estonia. He grew up across various U.S. states, spending the longest period of 11 years in Los Angeles. While he misses his friends and family back in Los Angeles, he expresses a strong liking for living in Estonia and has embraced its culture.

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In childhood, my mother and her relatives often told me stories about Estonia, but I never had the opportunity to visit the country myself.

"In childhood, my mother and her relatives often told me stories about Estonia, but I never had the opportunity to visit the country myself," he shared. After leaving Los Angeles, he traveled and volunteered in several European countries, with Estonia being one of his stops. "I fell in love with Estonia instantly. It was a wonderful feeling to see my family through the eyes of Estonians," he said.

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I fell in love with Estonia instantly. It was a wonderful feeling to see my family through the eyes of Estonians.

He particularly enjoys Estonian culture and nature. "The winters here are indeed cold, but I like the snow," he mentioned with a smile. His journey to Estonia, a place deeply connected to his heritage, has provided him with a new sense of belonging and artistic motivation.

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The winters here are indeed cold, but I like the snow.