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National Folk Musician Juhan Uppin
Juhan Uppin is a renowned and beloved musician and folk artist who excels in playing multiple instruments, possesses a deep knowledge of folk music, and accomplishes incredible feats in teaching young musicians as well…
Brička
Brička is traditional music fellowship from Latvia. The core of the group is a rare and unique accordion “ievinas” (after the constructor Augusts Ieviņš).The repertoire includes traditional Latvian dances from the beginning of the…
Oskars Patjanko, Lauma Bērza, Ilona Dzērve
Ziemeļlatgales balle / North – Latgalian ball Our project is a tribute to wonderful folk musician Alberts Mednis and all the music and stories he has given to us. We will play traditional dance…
Janusz Prusinowski Kompania
JANUSZ PRUSINOWSKI KOMPANIA (formerly: Janusz Prusinowski Trio) is a group of musicians who follow in traditions of village masters they have learned from: Jan Lewandowski, Kazimierz Meto, Józef Zaraś, Piotr and Jan Gaca, Tadeusz Kubiak…
Ruhnu Island Trio
In the middle of the Gulf of Riga lies a tiny island called Ruhnu that has many capes and a rich and complicated history. A century ago one could hear Ruhnu Swedish fiddle music…
Katariina Tirmaste
Katariina Tirmaste is an old friend of the Sabatants dancers and audience – over the years she has played for dance both as a solo musician and ensemble player and is said to be…
Eva Väljaots & Robbie Sherratt
Eva Väljaots & Robbie Sherratt write and perform music rooted in Estonian and English folklore. Their music, both modern and tradition-sensitive, combines kannel, fiddle, and vocals in a colourful, rich and enchanting way. Sharing…
Maria Mänd
Maria Mänd is a violin player from Pärnu who studies traditional music for the second year in Heino Eller music school in Tartu. She discovered traditional music and started to study it thanks to…