Baltic Folk

Baltic folk music is a vibrant and diverse genre that captures the rich cultural heritage of the Baltic region encompassing Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. This genre often blends traditional instruments like the kanklės, kokle, and accordion with enchanting vocal harmonies, celebrating deep historical narratives and pagan roots. Baltic folk draws on ancient chants, pastoral melodies, and rhythms that reflect the interplay between the sea, forest, and rural landscapes. The music is frequently tied to seasonal festivals and folk tales, showcasing a reverence for nature and ancestral wisdom. Artists within this genre skillfully marry authenticity with contemporary sensibilities, maintaining folk traditions while also exploring modern interpretations, which can range from acoustic simplicity to energetic, fusion-driven performances.

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Schubert Voyage
Album - 16 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025

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Aistė Smilgevičiūtė ir SKYLĖ
Arturs Skutelis un Tvērumi
Atalyja
Auli
Baļķi
Cinamono
Dainava
Giriu Dvasios
Gjangsta
Gyvata
Ilgi
Jalmar Vabarna
Kokle
Kristjan Randalu
Laiksne
Laimas Muzykanti
Lõõtsavägilased
MandoTrio
Marko Matvere
New Wavy
Obelija
Otto
Paabel
Rusted Wheel
RÜÜT
Saucejas
Saulius Petreikis
Sedula
Skandinieki
Tintura
Trejasmens
Tõnu Raadik
Ugniavijas
Veronika Povilioniene
Vilkaci
Zetod
Zāle
Žalvarinis
Auli
New Wavy
Kristjan Randalu
Arturs Skutelis un Tvērumi
Ugniavijas
Aistė Smilgevičiūtė ir SKYLĖ
Giriu Dvasios
Laimas Muzykanti
Ilgi
Zetod
Saulius Petreikis
Žalvarinis
Marko Matvere
Tõnu Raadik
Laiksne
RÜÜT
Gyvata
Zāle
Atalyja
Vilkaci
Lõõtsavägilased
Obelija
Jalmar Vabarna
Tintura
Trejasmens
MandoTrio
Skandinieki
Veronika Povilioniene
Paabel
Baļķi
Gjangsta
Kokle
Sedula
Dainava
Saucejas
Rusted Wheel
Otto
Cinamono