Best Folk Music From Latvia

A “who’s who” of the incredibly rich Latvian folk music scene. This collection has been carefully selected to show a great variety of folk styles, from a cappella and traditional instrumental ensembles, to rock-based and other modern arrangements. Information about each song and artist included.
1. Laiksne: Gaismena ausa (The Light Dawns) - 4:12
2. Auri: Videni juras (In the Middle of the Sea) - 2:36
3. Lidojosais Paklajs & Ieva Akuratere: supo mani mamulina (Cradle Me, Mummy) - 6:09
4. Ilgi: Ai tumsa nakte, zala zale (Oh, Dark Night, Green Grass) - 2:56
5. Patina: Ai, mamena momulena (Oh Daer Mum, Mummy) - 3:42
6. Delve: Uguns vardi (Fire works) - 5:05
7. Kristine Karkle & Draugi: Ai, zala(I) birztalina (Green Birch Grove) - 4:20
8. Kokle: Neba lielas lietas del (Due to no Big Thing) - 3:40
9. Auli: Var gan! (One Can!) - 4:09
10. Vilkaci: Es gulu, gulu (I Slept) - 1:58
11. Skyforger: Cekulaina zile dzied (A Crested Tomtit Sang) - 4:14
12. Trejasmens: Metens sola (Metens’ Promise) - 0:53
13. Ceiruleits: Ganeidama izganeju (I Herded) - 4:23
14. Lans: Es redzeju (I Saw) - 2:46
15. Kala Jeng: Pavasars (Spring) - 3:41
16. Laiksne: Tolka - 3:45
17. Risa Zvejnieki: Vira mate (Mother in Law) - 3:36
18. Visi Veji: Dziedit meitas (Sing Young Girl) - 4:06

Total playing time: 67:06 min.