Estonia’s vibrant music scene welcomes a bold new voice with the arrival of Rytmikultuur, the artistic project of Tallinn-based producer and DJ Ivar Männi. His debut track “Miraj,” released in collaboration with Cafe De Anatolia, is a hypnotic journey through rhythm, emotion, and ancient soundscapes — merging the organic with the electronic.
At the heart of Rytmikultuur is a concept rooted in its name — the Estonian word for “rhythm culture.” And that’s exactly what Männi delivers: a deep connection to pulse, percussion, and primal groove, layered with global influences and spiritual depth.
“Miraj is about movement, rebirth, and storytelling,” Ivar explains. “It was born from a vision — the sound of sand flowing, desert wind, and powerful feminine energy. I imagined a ritual in motion, something ancestral and cinematic. That became the emotion behind the track.”
Drawing from over a decade of experience in DJing and music production, Männi’s path has been anything but linear. From underground techno sets to jungle and house, he’s now channeling his diverse influences into a sound that feels entirely his own. Miraj blends tribal percussion, Middle Eastern melodies, and live-sounding instruments like oud, sitar, violin, and guitar into a dynamic, layered experience.
The result is both grounded and elevated: a sound that feels like it belongs in both ancient ritual and futuristic clubs.
But this release isn’t just about production — it marks a new chapter in the artist’s life. After years of ghost-producing for others, Miraj is Ivar’s first official release under his own name and vision. His collaboration with Cafe De Anatolia gave the track a global platform and helped introduce his project to a wider community of listeners who crave depth and authenticity in electronic music.
“Working with Café De Anatolia has been a turning point,” he says. “They understood the vibe instantly — the fusion of culture, story, and rhythm. Through them, I finally felt like the music had found its people.”
Following the release, Rytmikultuur performed live at Tallinn Music Week, one of Estonia’s biggest cultural festivals, offering a sneak peek of future material. With several new tracks in production and plans to expand into live shows featuring vocalists and instrumentalists, the project is quickly evolving into more than just a musical act — it’s a movement.
For Ivar, the journey is just beginning. “There’s so much more to come,” he says. “This is just the first chapter.”
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