Tips for a Productive and Positive Day: Communication, Problem-Solving, and Clarity

Tips for a Productive and Positive Day: Communication, Problem-Solving, and Clarity

A good day for all kinds of communication. Everything is going like clockwork today. There may be misunderstandings. You should also check your budget when it comes to finances. You’re spending a little too much right now. Today, a problem can be solved quickly. You are motivated, but don’t overestimate your strengths. Address important questions … Read more

“Take Me in Your Hands”: A Touching New Song About Love and Family by Paula and Normunds Ķietis

“Take Me in Your Hands”: A Touching New Song About Love and Family by Paula and Normunds Ķietis

The basic idea of ​​the song is very relevant at this time, it encourages us to think about love, a sense of home and shelter, about safety and comfort, being together. “It is an indescribable joy to sing with my father, who has created a true love for music in me, after a break of … Read more

Exploring Latvian, Latgalian, Lithuanian and Yiddish Folk Music: The Black Rooster Project and the Fusion of Instruments

Exploring Latvian, Latgalian, Lithuanian and Yiddish Folk Music: The Black Rooster Project and the Fusion of Instruments

Latvian, Latgalian, Lithuanian and Yiddish texts about different paths, belonging to a place and strong symbols important to both peoples live in folk music arrangements. On the other hand, the violin, bayan, kokle, electric guitar, bagpipes, stabule, mandolin, organ and percussion are intertwined in one language. The Black Rooster Project at the Jewish Music Days … Read more

The Rise of Volkstümliche Musik in Limburg: Exploring the Influence of Tyrol, Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic

The Rise of Volkstümliche Musik in Limburg: Exploring the Influence of Tyrol, Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic

The Volkstümliche Musik from Tyrol, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic quickly gained a foothold when the consumer record player came onto the market in the early 1960s. Limburg families had already become acquainted with this music during holiday trips to their eastern neighbors. Bands from all over the province included polkas, Egerländer and Bohemian … Read more

Exploring the Fusion of Folk Music and Dance: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with Ilgi, Dandaru, and DJ Monsta

Exploring the Fusion of Folk Music and Dance: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with Ilgi, Dandaru, and DJ Monsta

Journalists are also buzzing around – taking photos, the LR3 journalist even records interviews. The concert begins. “Ilgi” rumbles, “Dandaru” girls wind in a long string like a stream… We watch and enjoy. My role is to understand what is happening here? First of all, there was no interweaving of genres – representatives of the … Read more