Arne Oit

Arne Oit (3 December 1928 Tallinn – 28 November 1975 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer and accordionist. He was focused on writing pop music.[1]

In 1956, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory majoring in composition.[1]

1955–1974, he played the accordion for Estonian Radio Instrumental Ensemble.[1]

On the initiative of Oit, the song contest "Tippmeloodia" was organized.[1] "Tippmeloodia" (meaning "Top-Melody" in Estonian) was a prominent Estonian song contest held in the 1970s, specifically active between 1971 and 1975. [2]

Since 1958, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1]

Awards

  • 1972 Estonian SSR Merited Worker of Art[1]
  • 1973 Estonian Music Annual Award[1]

Works

Selected songs
  • "Kevadine lugu" (1957)
  • "Meie Mall" (1959)
  • "Lõke preerias" (1963)
  • "Jamaika hällilaul" (1961)
  • "Me pole enam väikesed" (1970)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Oit, Arne | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Lauluvõistlus", Vikipeedia (in Estonian), 2024-05-20, retrieved 2026-02-11


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