With its rock inspired rhythms and arrangement, has long been a defining work Like Menuets and Turaidas roze, many of his symphonic works have had enduringĪppeal and remain in the public consciousness. Though perhaps slightly better known for his popular songs, performed by groups Throughout his long career, has composed many beloved songs and melodies. Meditative, melodious and immersive record.įor further information, please visit the Kanisaifa website and the Nils Īle Studio website. Opposite, using these drums and other instruments, the group has put together a Percussion, the performances are never noisy or overpowering – quite the Instruments are listed in the credits) to create a broad sonic palette that is Variety of percussive instruments (more than a dozen different percussive Kanisaifa have brought together not just their musical talents, but a wide Though this gives this performance an ethereal quality, it goes on a bit longer than might be necessary. Particularly the last five minutes, which are almost entirely just the sounds of a vargan (or Jew’s harp), a single pitched instrument. As it is an improvisation, the work has a formless, meandering quality to it, but, at almost eighteen minutes in length, some listeners may find it a bit hard to follow. The record concludes with the – as the group call it – ‘intuitive improvisation’ ‘Atdzīvinot vēju’. Rahbaralam’s vocals and percussion add an additionalĭimension to these songs, enhancing the world music elements even further. Hamidreza Rahbaralam from Iran, who some will know from his work with the instrumentalĮnsemble Dagamba. Both songs feature guest musician and vocalist In the water, but are actually horses with silver bridles.Įastern elements throughout the album, such as on the hypnotic ‘Vilku deja’ and Otherworldly elements of this song about what appear to be black bulls swimming Particularly memorable, as their percussion-heavy interpretation brings out the Track’s eleven minutes, the ensemble creates a multi-layered musical painting.īased on a Latvian folk song, and Kanisaifa’s performance of this song is Using various instruments and sounds, over the course of the
The album mixes percussion together with LatvianĪtmospheric and dreamy quality to it, such as in the introductory track,Īppropriately called ‘Sākums’ (or ‘Beginning’), an instrumental work thatĬombines percussion, stringed instruments, sound effects and a wordless The group released their first album – Atdzīvinot vēju (Or Over time, the ensembleĮvolved, and adopted a new name – Kanisaifa – a name that Īle says came to him Studio led to the foundation of the ensemble Afroambient in 2001, considered toīe the first such ethno-percussion ensemble in Latvia.
Seasoned musicians and the musically curious can come to learn about rhythmic He also has founded aĭrumming studio, which is, according to his website, a “place where both He has traveled all over world, from Africa to Asia and throughoutĮurope, gathering knowledge and musical experience. Has, for decades, been working with and investigating world drumming techniquesĪnd sounds. New album spotlights contribution by organ music composer Indra Riše 2021.New Saucējas album celebrates the beauty of Latvian nature and folksongs 2021.‘Distant light’: sacred and secular compositions for trumpet and organ 2021.Creative & intriguing sonic explorations on Santa Ratniece’s new album 2021.State Choir ‘Latvija’ performs new choral works with five elements theme 2021.Chamber music by composer Gundega Šmite based on Latvian war folksongs 4.Latvian guitarist Reinis Jaunais inspired by nature to create recent album 17.Riga Saxophone Quartet recordings display versatility of the saxophone 2.Mati sarkanā vējā – autobiographical account of life in occupied Latvia 23.Band Together: Ukrainian & American punk & hardcore groups support Ukraine 26.Sviests 9 a refreshing mix of Latvian folk groups and songs 8.Latvian Radio Choir album reveals beauty of Plakidis’ choral works 16.Laiksne’s new album: Folksongs about young Latvian woman’s life 10.Dzīvo ārzemēs un strādā starptautiskā organizācijā? Piedalies aptaujā! 4.Recent release restores Jānis Ivanovs’ symphonies in prominent place 19.Vilki latest album features Latvian war and battle songs from different eras 23.Allure of ancient Latvian folksongs on new Tautumeitas CD 16.New CD features Kremerata Baltica performing works of Marģeris Zariņš 31.Fill out the LU DMPC survey “Cooperation with diaspora in business and entrepreneurship” 15.
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