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Menuets is often regarded as one of the most influential rock bands in Latvia. They gained popularity by performing songs provided by legendary Latvian composer Imants Kalniņš. The band was formed in 1968 when six students from Jūrmala, … read moreMenuets is often regarded as one of the most influential rock bands in Latvia. They gained popularity by performing songs provided by legendary Latvian composer Imants Kalniņš. The band was formed in 1968 when six students from Jūrmala, Latvia started performing together, being largely inspired b… read more -
Imants Kalniņš
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Imants Kalniņš (born May 26, 1941 in Riga, Latvia) is one of the most important composers in the history of Latvian music. Having studied c… read moreImants Kalniņš (born May 26, 1941 in Riga, Latvia) is one of the most important composers in the history of Latvian music. Having studied classical, as well as choral music, he has written six symphonies, several operas (including the fi… read moreImants Kalniņš (born May 26, 1941 in Riga, Latvia) is one of the most important composers in the history of Latvian music. Having studied classical, as well as choral music, he has written six symphonies, several operas (including the first rock opera in the USSR - Ei, jūs tur!/ "Hey, you th… read more -
Pērkons
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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 -
Juris Simanovičs
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Juris Simanovičs is the frontman of classic Latvian psychedelic rock and indie rock band Bērnības Milicija from Rīga, Latvia. Riperogrāfija… read moreJuris Simanovičs is the frontman of classic Latvian psychedelic rock and indie rock band Bērnības Milicija from Rīga, Latvia. Riperogrāfija is his debut solo album, released in May 2012 via Tornis. The album can be considered a classic l… read moreJuris Simanovičs is the frontman of classic Latvian psychedelic rock and indie rock band Bērnības Milicija from Rīga, Latvia. Riperogrāfija is his debut solo album, released in May 2012 via Tornis. The album can be considered a classic lo-fi tradition of withholding records - most songs are writt… read more -
NSRD
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NSRD (Restoration Workshop of Unprecedented Feelings) or Nebijušu Sajūtu Restaurēšanas Darbnīca is a now defunct music group from Riga, Lat… read moreNSRD (Restoration Workshop of Unprecedented Feelings) or Nebijušu Sajūtu Restaurēšanas Darbnīca is a now defunct music group from Riga, Latvia. They played Experimental/Electronic music with New Wave and New Age influences and Minimalism… read moreNSRD (Restoration Workshop of Unprecedented Feelings) or Nebijušu Sajūtu Restaurēšanas Darbnīca is a now defunct music group from Riga, Latvia. They played Experimental/Electronic music with New Wave and New Age influences and Minimalism-styled attitude. The band was formed in 1982 by Hardijs Led… read more