Vello Orumets (28 June 1941

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– 26 May 2012

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) was an

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n singer. In 1960 he graduated from

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's stage studio. From In 1959–1962 he studied music pedagogy at the

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. From 1960 until 1977, he was a soloist for the band

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In total, he recorded eight solo albums.

Songs

* "Miniseelik" * "Rannapiiga" * "Kui kõnnib mannekeen" * "Las mööduvad aastad" * "Kolm kaunist sõna"

Albums

* 1982: "Vello Orumets" * 1996: "Kolm Kaunist Sõna" * 1999: "Vello Orumets * 2000: "Valged Jõulud" * 2002: "Sõbrale" * 2009: "Igatsus on armastus"

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Orumets, Vello 1941 births 2012 deaths 20th-century Estonian male singers Estonian pop singers Tallinn University alumni People from Viljandi Burials at Metsakalmistu