Folk music group Raxtu Raxti will perform two holiday concerts at the Dailes Theatre on November 18 to mark the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, lasi.lv reported.
The performances are scheduled for 14:00 and 19:00, featuring the concert program from the group’s new album titled “Viena saule. Viena zeme.” Alongside the new tracks, the events will include traditional sing-alongs featuring audience favorites, compositions by Imante Kalniņš, and traditional folk songs, according to lasi.lv.
Four well-known dance ensembles will join the group on stage to add a festive atmosphere to the holiday celebration. These participating groups are RTU TDA “Vektors,” TDA “Teiksma,” the “Teiksma” studio, and the “Dzirnas” dance school, as reported by lasi.lv.
“Latvian holiday concerts have become a special family tradition for me,” musician Kristīne Kārkle-Kalniņa stated, as quoted by lasi.lv. “I am most pleased to meet families at these concerts—adults who celebrate Latvian holidays together with children, learn our culture and pass its values on to future generations.”
The musical association will divide its performance into two distinct parts across its upcoming tour dates, nra.lv reported. The first part of the concert features music from the new album created by the group members, blending Latvian folk elements, world music, and original compositions through a wide array of instruments and vocal harmonies.
The second part revisits music performed since the group’s inception, focusing on songs that hold personal significance for the musicians. According to nra.lv, this segment emphasizes community sing-alongs designed to honor Latvian identity while looking toward a free future.
The physical compact disc version of “One Sun. One Land” will become available immediately following the holiday concerts and at tour venues across Latvia, lasi.lv reported. The album’s creation involved band members Kristīne Kārkle-Kalniņa, Marts Kristiāns Kalniņš, Edgars Kārklis, Artis Orubs, and Armands Treilihs, in collaboration with long-time partners Ilze Grunte and Jānis Bērziņš.
Tickets for both the afternoon and evening Dailes Theatre performances on November 18 remain available for purchase through the bilesuparadize.lv ticketing service, lasi.lv confirmed.
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