Estonian writer Jim Ashilevi says he tried to balance heaviness and lightness, as well as profound ideas and everyday life, in his new book, “Inimese kostüüm,” published in late August by Loomingu Raamatukogu. In an interview with ERR’s “ID” series, he also discussed his recent work on a choral p…

ERR reports that Loomingu Raamatukogu has published Estonian writer Jim Ashilevi’s new work, “Inimese kostüüm” (“The Human Costume”). The book was inspired by Ashilevi’s close friend Margus Karu succumbing to long-term depression. Ashilevi describes the work as being about beginnings, friendship,…

Estonian composer Jonas Tarm and writer Jim Ashilevi have created “Kauge kaja” (“Distant Echo”), a choral work about longing, home, memory and belonging, ERR reported. Tarm said the piece could bring listeners closer to someone or something they miss. Released on August 14, the five-minute-41-sec…