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Menuets
4,826 listeners
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 -
Pērkons
3,753 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 -
Imants Kalniņš
5,799 listeners
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 -
Jauns Mēness
4,966 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 -
Nora Bumbiere
5,476 listeners
Nora Bumbiere (March 13, 1947 – January 12, 1994) was a popular Latvian variety artist, also known as one of the most popular Latvian singe… read moreNora Bumbiere (March 13, 1947 – January 12, 1994) was a popular Latvian variety artist, also known as one of the most popular Latvian singers of all time. In the late 70's, after ten long years of collaboration with Raimonds Pauls, … read moreNora Bumbiere (March 13, 1947 – January 12, 1994) was a popular Latvian variety artist, also known as one of the most popular Latvian singers of all time. In the late 70's, after ten long years of collaboration with Raimonds Pauls, Nora left "Modo", thought she participated in a tr… read more -
Līvi
6,751 listeners
Līvi was a legendary Latvian rock band from Liepāja, Latvia founded in 1976 by Ēriks Ķiģelis and Juris Pavītols. They started out as a pop rock band but gradually shifted towards a heavier, western influenced hard rock. This guitar driven sound accompanied by lyrics written by some of the greates… read more -
Jumprava
9,118 listeners
Jumprava is a Latvian Synth-Pop / rock band from Rīga, Latvia that is extremely popular within the local audience. Their songs are mostly written in Latvian, which is one of the main reasons why they have remained as only a local band. Still, their music has always been rather different from the … read more -
Raimonds Pauls
10,242 listeners
The most distinguished writer of Latvian popular music and pianist Raimonds Pauls (born January 12, 1936) is a renowned composer of popular… read moreThe most distinguished writer of Latvian popular music and pianist Raimonds Pauls (born January 12, 1936) is a renowned composer of popular music. His music has been performed in countless countries and in the most prestigious concert ha… read moreThe most distinguished writer of Latvian popular music and pianist Raimonds Pauls (born January 12, 1936) is a renowned composer of popular music. His music has been performed in countless countries and in the most prestigious concert halls, and all of this was possible thanks to his unique flair… read more -
Hospitāļu Iela
6,426 listeners
Hospitāļu Iela was a reggae band formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1997. In 1997, the leader and founder of Hospitāļu Iela, Edgars Šubrovskis (guit… read moreHospitāļu Iela was a reggae band formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1997. In 1997, the leader and founder of Hospitāļu Iela, Edgars Šubrovskis (guitars, vocals) decided to create a project for releasing his songs. In 1999, the band had too many u… read moreHospitāļu Iela was a reggae band formed in Rīga, Latvia in 1997. In 1997, the leader and founder of Hospitāļu Iela, Edgars Šubrovskis (guitars, vocals) decided to create a project for releasing his songs. In 1999, the band had too many unreleased songs, which they did not want to keep locked in a… read more