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Title: Latvian Folk Music
Post by: nkotb on December 16, 2005, 05:11:00 pm

So has anyone checked out The Latvian Folk Music Collection?  It's a pretty great starting place for anyone interested in the localized song traditions of this again-independent Baltic republic.  
 
 If I were you, I would definitely check out "Perkonitis," by the Dancu Muzikas Grupa, the lead off track on Danco Dievis.  It showcases a youthful vitality that makes clear these Latvians like to dance.
 
 Come correct and check out some MP3's  here (http://www.rootsworld.com/reviews/latvia.html) .

Title: Re: Latvian Folk Music
Post by: Arlette on December 16, 2005, 05:15:00 pm

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Originally posted by nkotBaba:
 
 
 If I were you, I would definitely check out "Perkonitis," by the Dancu Muzikas Grupa, the lead off track on Danco Dievis.  It showcases a youthful vitality that makes clear these Latvians like to dance.
 

I liked their early stuff, but, I dunno, their sound seems to have changed and become more "mainstream" the more popular they've gotten.  I don't want to say "sell-outs', but, if the shoe fits....

Title: Re: Latvian Folk Music
Post by: markie on December 16, 2005, 05:15:00 pm

Have you seen my massive Kokle?
 
   <img src="http://www.music.lv/instr/Teiksma/Teiksma.JPG" alt=" - " />

Title: Re: Latvian Folk Music
Post by: bearman🐻 on December 16, 2005, 05:16:00 pm

HA! This is GREAT.

Title: Re: Latvian Folk Music
Post by: on December 16, 2005, 05:33:00 pm

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 When is the Schmenge Bros. THE LAST POLKA ever going to come to DVD?  It's way overdue for release.
 
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