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Artist
Biruta Ozoliņa
12+ albums
folklatvianfemale vocalistlatviaethno jazz
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Biruta Ozoliņa (b. 1959) is a Latvian folk musician and singer from Rēzekne, Latvia. Besides her solo activities she has also colloborated with famous world folk music band Iļģi and etno-jazz band Patina. Her debut album Bolta Eimu was recorded over a twelve-year span, the fourteen songs are largely from Biruta Ozoliņa's native area, Latgale. Many of the songs were chosen from manuscripts compiled in the late 1800s. Biruta Ozoliņa is known for her ability to sing in an open and direct way, and on this recording her vocals are marked by a quiet clarity and a purity of tone. At times, her singing is playful, but it is usually introspective and even reverent. In her skillful hands, the kokle sounds like a harp, a zither and an autoharp in various enticing combinations. Typically pioneering quest. Main trend - the popular music to find a balance of soul and a beautiful view of the world. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
