Tuulikki Bartosik x Sander Mölder, Caracol • Estonian Music Week 2025

Presented in partnership with Wavelength.

Tuulikki Bartosik (SWE, EST) x Sander Mölder (EST)

Sculptors of folktronic soundscapes. 

Tuulikki Bartosik & Sander Mölder create a sound where Nordic and Baltic influences meet modern innovation. Their music is both minimalistic and rich—emotionally resonant and sophisticated, that invite listeners to a space where tradition evolves and new ideas emerge. Traditional tones are particularly evident when the Estonian zither (a string instrument) is played. This adds a layer of mystery and elusiveness. The duo bridges the gap between acoustic and electronic expressions, delivering a highly captivating performance that concludes on an upbeat note, with a rhythm reminiscent of Kraftwerk's Trans Europa Express.

Their co-written album, Playscapes, has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its groundbreaking compositions, soundscapes, and instrumentation. Shortlisted by Bandcamp and in the Songlines Music Awards, Playscapes was recognized by Swedish music magazine Lira as the Folktronica album of the year and by Beehype Magazine as one of the best albums of 2023. It also earned a nomination in Sweden’s Manifestgalan’s experimental music category.

Tuulikki Bartosik, hailing from Sweden and Estonia, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. Her music has been compared to neoclassical icons like Philip Glass and minimalist artists such as Ólafur Arnalds. She is particularly renowned for her innovative approach to the accordion. Bartosik has released several internationally acclaimed, award-nominated albums, been featured on BBC, CBS, and MDR, collaborated with symphony orchestras and renowned conductors. Throughout her career, she has focused on developing her unique voice, blending various styles and genres, while also exploring innovative approaches to the traditional music of Sweden and Estonia.

Sander Mölder is an Estonian composer and music producer with a diverse writing style that blends classical western tradition and electronic music expression. He has composed a number of stage-works including five contemporary ballet’s and is known for his albums blending pop and electronic dance music that have earned him several awards and plays on internationally acclaimed shows hosted by the likes of Gilles Peterson and Mary-Anne Hobbs. 

Caracol (CAN)

Bilingual artist who walks her own path. Born to an Uruguayan father and a Swiss mother, the Montreal-based songwriter/producer received several prizes and nominations over the course of her career: Genie, JUNO, Canadian Indie Awards, Félix, Miroir, GAMIQ, Canadian Folk Awards, etc. The talented multi-instrumentalist has toured extensively in North America and Europe, both as a headliner and as support for Half Moon Run, Beacon (Ghostly), Toro y Moi, Serena Ryder, The Bangles and more.

Doors open: 7pm
Show starts: 8pm

Estonian Music Week 2025 festival

This concert is part of the Estonian Music Week (EMW) festival programme running May 22-25. Experience it all with a Festival Pass - 8 concerts from incredible Estonian and Canadians artists. Learn more about festival passes. With performances from folktronica to contemporary classical music, EMW is sure to become your new favourite early-summer music festival. Explore the line-up here.

EMW is made possible by:

Project:

Estonian Museum Canada / VEMU, Tartu College

Major funder:

Estonian Foundation of Canada

Funders:

Toronto Arts Council, Estonian Embassy in Ottawa, Cultural Endowment of Estonia

Sponsors:

Northern Birch Credit Union

Presenting Partners:

SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival, Wavelength, Humber Polytechnic's Centre for Creative Business Innovation, The Cotton Factory

Media Partners:

Eesti Elu, Exclaim!, WholeNote

Ticketing Partner:

Sviby