neljapäevadel
Neljapäevadel refers to a type of folk song or lament from Estonia, a country located in Northern Europe. These songs are traditionally sung by women, often in a vocal performance accompanied by a kannel, a traditional Estonian stringed instrument. Neljapäevadel songs typically express themes of longing and melancholy, as well as the struggles and hardships faced by the singer and her community.
The term "neljapäevadel" directly translates to "on the fourth day" in Estonian, which is fitting as these
The tradition of singing neljapäevadel dates back to the 19th century and holds great significance in Estonian