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Iļģi
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Vilkači
372 listeners
"Vilkači" is Latvian folklore and ancient fight club which is reconstructing Baltic tribes of Late Iron Age (9.-13th century) - w… read more"Vilkači" is Latvian folklore and ancient fight club which is reconstructing Baltic tribes of Late Iron Age (9.-13th century) - way of living, believing, fighting, singing etc. There are more than 20 members in club. One part a… read more"Vilkači" is Latvian folklore and ancient fight club which is reconstructing Baltic tribes of Late Iron Age (9.-13th century) - way of living, believing, fighting, singing etc. There are more than 20 members in club. One part are only musicians, the other - ancient fighters, third - cra… read more
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Vilki
4,957 listeners
Already for ten years we are known as the men group Vilki which has formed in 1992 in Rīga, Latvia, however, our beginning can be found in 80-ties. We are the unique Latvian folklore group, who basically sing soldiers songs. The participants of group knows also ancient crafts: they make musical i… read more
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Laiksne
1,946 listeners
The folklore group Laiksne was founded in 1993 in Riga, Latvia. Laiksne’s repertoire consists of Latvian seasonal ritual and lyric songs as… read moreThe folklore group Laiksne was founded in 1993 in Riga, Latvia. Laiksne’s repertoire consists of Latvian seasonal ritual and lyric songs as well as traditional folk dance music. The group’s vocal style is firmly rooted in Latvian traditi… read moreThe folklore group Laiksne was founded in 1993 in Riga, Latvia. Laiksne’s repertoire consists of Latvian seasonal ritual and lyric songs as well as traditional folk dance music. The group’s vocal style is firmly rooted in Latvian tradition but Laiksne also allows present day influences to creep i… read more
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Laimas Muzykanti
2,564 listeners
Group Laimas Muzykanti is established in October 1995. Together with a couple of people who shared the same views it was based by the actua… read moreGroup Laimas Muzykanti is established in October 1995. Together with a couple of people who shared the same views it was based by the actual band leader Artūrs Uškāns (Arturs Ushkans). Initially the band was formed as folklore ensemble b… read moreGroup Laimas Muzykanti is established in October 1995. Together with a couple of people who shared the same views it was based by the actual band leader Artūrs Uškāns (Arturs Ushkans). Initially the band was formed as folklore ensemble but with the time there were experients with the sounds of e… read more
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Jauns Mēness
5,950 listeners
Jauns Mēness is a Latvian folk rock band formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1987 by Ainars Mielavs and Gints Sola. Both of them are also the only re… read moreJauns Mēness is a Latvian folk rock band formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1987 by Ainars Mielavs and Gints Sola. Both of them are also the only remaining band members from the original lineup. During the last years Jauns Mēness was almost grown… read moreJauns Mēness is a Latvian folk rock band formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1987 by Ainars Mielavs and Gints Sola. Both of them are also the only remaining band members from the original lineup. During the last years Jauns Mēness was almost grown into a real orchestra - there were seven musicians with occ… read more
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Oranžās Brīvdienas
3,494 listeners
Oranžās Brīvdienas is a Latvian ska punk band from Kuldīga, Latvia founded in 2000 by vocalist and guitarist Ints Ķergalvis, who was the on… read moreOranžās Brīvdienas is a Latvian ska punk band from Kuldīga, Latvia founded in 2000 by vocalist and guitarist Ints Ķergalvis, who was the only constant member throughout multiple line-up changes. The band has widely played in clubs and f… read moreOranžās Brīvdienas is a Latvian ska punk band from Kuldīga, Latvia founded in 2000 by vocalist and guitarist Ints Ķergalvis, who was the only constant member throughout multiple line-up changes. The band has widely played in clubs and festivals in Latvia and has toured several times through Euro… read more
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Pērkons
4,122 listeners
Pērkons (this means Thunder in Latvian) was one of the most popular and scandalous bands of 1980's in Latvia. They formed in Rīga, La… read morePērkons (this means Thunder in Latvian) was one of the most popular and scandalous bands of 1980's in Latvia. They formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1981. Because of the bands politically sharp lyrics it was banned for some time. The lyric… read morePērkons (this means Thunder in Latvian) was one of the most popular and scandalous bands of 1980's in Latvia. They formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1981. Because of the bands politically sharp lyrics it was banned for some time. The lyrics of the songs were mostly poems by Māris Melgalvs and Klāvs… read more
