Valev Laube is a contemporary folk musician who primarily performs his original music in the United States and Europe. Born in Estonia, Northern Europe, he has mastered both classical music and the folk music traditions of Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. Beyond his classical music education at various institutions, Laube's participation in folk music workshops, youth exchange projects, and international music festivals has inspired him to compose and record many of his well-known tunes. Through his performances and involvement in various projects, this young artist has drawn inspiration from the music of Scandinavia, Estonia, Finland, Russia, Poland, England, and France.