Juhan Uppin is a versatile Estonian diatonic accordionist whose music is deeply rooted in tradition. Although the Estonian Teppo-type accordion is a folk instrument with a strong tradition, Uppin has always treated it as a contemporary musical instrument. A pioneer in the search for new sounds and possibilities, he has taken the playing style and repertoire of the instrument to a whole new level. His latest solo album Switches is the first to be composed entirely by him. Uppin was awarded Folk Musician of the Year and"New Folk Artist of the Year at the recent Estonian Folk Music Awards.