Aapo Ilves, born on October 20, 1970, in Räpina, Estonia, is a poet, writer, playwright, artist, and musician. His early background includes writing poetry, plays, and lyrics in Estonian, Võro, and Seto languages. He has also written song lyrics for other artists, notably contributing to Estonia's Eurovision entries "Tii" in 2004 and "Kuula" in 2012. Aapo Ilves' musical career began with the release of his album Murõt ei olõ in 2006. Ilves' literary works include nine solo books and two solo CDs, along with numerous collaborative projects. His contributions extend to the Estonian National Opera, where he has written several librettos. Aapo Ilves is a member of the Estonian Writers' Union and the Estonian Authors' Society.
