This hour is dedicated entirely to Latvian folk music, varying from traditional Latvian music to pop. You’ll hear the start of song sung by Vaira Vîķe-Freiberga and freinds. Freiberga is mainly know as the first female prime minister of Latvia. She has, however, also written scientific articles about Latvian folk songs. Also featured is the bagpipe- and percussion group Auli, and many songs in which the kolke (a traditional string instrument) can be heard. All recordings come from the Latvian ‘Lauska’ label, that specializes in Latvian folk music.
01. Vaira Vîķe-Freiberga. Saulît’ mana krustamāte (trad. arr. Valdis Muktupavels). 3:51.
02. Ceiruleits. Seika moza meitineite (trad. arr. Ceiruleits). 2:05.
03. Baobabs. Zvejniecina meita biju (muziek en tekst: Elina Lice). 4:43.
04. Austrumkalns. Rūtoj’ bite Rūtoj’ saule (trad. arr. Austrumkalns). 2:54.
05. Raxtu raxti un Auļi. Kad saulīte meita bija (muziek: Emils Zilberts). 3:37.
06. Auļi. Salnina (comp. Kaspars Barbals). 3:23.
07. Auļi. Pavasara laiks (comp. Edgars Krumins). 3:29.
08. Iļģi. Ai tumsa nakte, zala zâle (comp. Ilga Reizniece). 3:00.
09. Apkartnica. Laiksne (trad. arr. Baiba Indrevica, Dina Liepa). 3:08.
10. Kristine Admine, Artis Gulbis. Kur tu teci, miega pele (trad. arr. Kristine Admine). 5:25.
11. Jauno Jāņu orķestris. Mazais vilciņš (comp. Juris Kaukulis, arr. Jauno Jāņu orķestris). 3:33.
12. Black diamonds. Kad pārnāksi bāleliņ’? (trad. arr. Black diamonds). 5:10.
13. Trakula. Lempim bija pieci deli (trad. arr. Trakula). 5:05.
14. Balle pie rātnā zirdziņa. Naračeņka (trad. arr. Lauma Berza). 3:02.
15. Dārdi. Atsaronat, skauģa bērni (trad. arr. Dārdi). 4:50.
