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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Vesna
Single - Released June 28, 2024

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Aistė Smilgevičiūtė ir SKYLĖ
Atalyja
Auli
Baļķi
Dainava
Giriu Dvasios
Gjangsta
Gyvata
Ilgi
Jalmar Vabarna
Kokle
Laiksne
Laimas Muzykanti
Lõõtsavägilased
MandoTrio
Obelija
Paabel
RÜÜT
Saucejas
Saulius Petreikis
Sedula
Skandinieki
Tintura
Trejasmens
Ugniavijas
Veronika Povilioniene
Vilkaci
Zetod
Zāle
Žalvarinis
Auli
Ugniavijas
Aistė Smilgevičiūtė ir SKYLĖ
Giriu Dvasios
Laimas Muzykanti
Ilgi
Zetod
Žalvarinis
Saulius Petreikis
Gyvata
RÜÜT
Laiksne
Zāle
Atalyja
Vilkaci
Lõõtsavägilased
Jalmar Vabarna
Obelija
Trejasmens
Tintura
Skandinieki
MandoTrio
Veronika Povilioniene
Paabel
Baļķi
Gjangsta
Kokle
Sedula
Dainava
Saucejas