Mingo Rajandi is an Estonian composer and double bass player based in Brussels. She leads several ensembles and often works in interdisciplinary settings with actors, dancers, writers and visual artists. In her music, Mingo likes to experiment with various styles and forms, bringing together musicians from classical and improvised music backgrounds.
In 2022 she began working with theatre director and actress Eva Koldits on a performance called "Elajannad". Mingo composed a full programme of music for this, which has now been recorded and released as an album. The band consists of Estonia's most esteemed musicians each bringing their unique voice to Mingo's music. Cinematic and expressive, this music is a journey through the complexity of a woman's life, its ups and downs, hell and paradise.
Mingo Rajandi - double bass Erki Pärnoja - guitar, electronics Tobias Tammearu - saxophone, electronics Kaspar Uljas - bandoneon Ahto Abner - drums