“Take Me in Your Hands”: A Touching New Song About Love and Family by Paula and Normunds Ķietis

“Take Me in Your Hands”: A Touching New Song About Love and Family by Paula and Normunds Ķietis

The basic idea of ​​the song is very relevant at this time, it encourages us to think about love, a sense of home and shelter, about safety and comfort, being together. “It is an indescribable joy to sing with my father, who has created a true love for music in me, after a break of … Read more

Ozols: Latvian Hip-Hop Music Founder | Albums, Tickets & Information

Ozols: Latvian Hip-Hop Music Founder | Albums, Tickets & Information

Tickets and information about the event are available here! Ozols (real name Ģirts Rozentāls) is one of the founders of Latvian hip-hop music. He started his musical activity in 1996 as part of the groups “Fact” and “Rool Makaz”. He started his solo career at the beginning of the last decade with the debut single … Read more

Latvian Singles Chart: Top Hits and Newcomers

Latvian Singles Chart: Top Hits and Newcomers

At the top of the Latvian singles chart is “Singapore Satin” with the song “Degviela”. In second place follows “Brāl’ Ar Dzīvi Nekaulē” – “Bermudu Divstūra” and “Avvedceļa” hits have been loved by listeners for the second summer in a row! On the other hand, the third most listened to song is “Lec, saulīte” by … Read more

Differences in Chinese and European Dancing: Exploring Cultural Perceptions of Dance and Intimacy

Differences in Chinese and European Dancing: Exploring Cultural Perceptions of Dance and Intimacy

Once I happened to visit the Chinese in Taiwan, for an international folklore conference. As in every conference, there was also an informal part – scientists of many nationalities relaxed at the disco in the evenings. The Chinese do the same thing we do at the disco – they dance. When the music is fast, … Read more

“The Story Behind Apvedceļš: From Children’s Names to Fame with “Strawberries””

“The Story Behind Apvedceļš: From Children’s Names to Fame with “Strawberries””

Initially, the group was called “Krūmiņš und eži”, but they quickly realized that the name would not work. “Initially, children helped us with the name. And there were all kinds of pearls like “Rasbainieki”, “Bronze chickens” and others.” In the end, they came to the right name themselves. The participants are said to have sat … Read more

“Apvedceļa’s Summer Concert and Ball: New Compositions, Old Favorites, and a Night of Dancing”

“Apvedceļa’s Summer Concert and Ball: New Compositions, Old Favorites, and a Night of Dancing”

“Our known songs will be played at the concert, but there will also be new compositions: “Freon girl”, “Kāposts kāse”, “Roku okeāns”. Together with “Apvedceļa” we will sing “Brāl’ Ar Dzīvi Nekaulē” and other songs,” say the members of the group, promising – “this will be our best party and a good show!” The musicians … Read more