Untsakad is an Estonian folk music ensemble formed in 1992 in Viljandi, Estonia.
In 1992, the music ensemble was formed under the name Rahvastepall, but was changed to Untsakad in 1993. The ensembles' mission was for the collection and preservation of Estonian folk music.
Most of the ensemble's discography consists of Estonian songs originating from World War I, the Estonian War of Independence, Interwar period, World War II, the Forest Brothers, Soviet Occupation, sailors, and in general Estonian folk songs.
Members Jaanus Jantson - acoustic guitar, vocals Ilmar Kald - violin Jaanus Põlder - mandolin, vocals Margus Põldsepp - melodeon Marek Rätsep - bass guitar, vocals Tauno Uibo - sound director
Discography Albums As of 2026, Untsakad has published 12 albums. Karmi elu sunnil (1994) Nuur ma olli, ull ma olli... (1995) Päälinna laiv Von Krahlis (1996) Nižni Novgorod (1997) Metsa läksid sa (1998) Tütarlaps merimeeste kõrtsist (2000) Untsakad 10 (2002) Palju Õnne Sünnipäevaks (2004) Metsa läksid sa 2 (2006) Meie küla pidu (2011) Nõiduvad huuled (2025) Metsa läksid sa 3 (2026)
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