Zigrida Ansamblis

Zigrida Ansamblis
Origin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres Folk music
Years active present
Labels Independent
Website Official website
Members Valda Biezaitis
Ance Deksne
Eliza Grant
Jasmine Lacis-Lee
Tija Lodins
Past members Zigrida Strazds

Zigrida Ansamblis (Zigrīda Ansamblis) is a Latvian folk music group based in Brisbane, Australia. The ensemble makes extensive use of the kokle, a type of zither, in their performances.[1] Zigrida Ansamblis is particularly notable as the only currently active kokle ensemble in Australia.[2]

Zigrida Ansamblis tracks have received airtime on ABC Classic FM, an Australia-wide national radio broadcast.[3][4]

Albums

References

  1. "Brisbane ensemble explores musical heritage". latviansonline.com. 2004-12-21. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
  2. "Zigrida Ansamblis - About Us (official website)". Zigrida Ansamblis official website. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  3. "Zigrīdas Kalpi serves up twist to traditional songs". latviansonline.com. 2009-07-11. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
  4. "ABC Limelight Classic Drive".


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