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Vintage Vinyl 002: Harmonija, Chicago based label, releasing music of Latvian migrants
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Vintage Vinyl 002: Harmonija, Chicago based label, releasing music of Latvian migrants

Nujorkas Koklu un Dziedataju Ansamblis/New York Woodwind and Singing Ensemble

Again, not a huge amount of information on this one, other than Harmonija was a Chicago based label, releasing the music of Latvians who’d migrated to the USA.

Tabita Jaunzemis was born in Latvia and moved the the US, where she became a concert soloist.

The music itself is beautiful, and aside from woodwinds, features the kokle, a plucked stringed instrument from the region.

If you know anything about this release, associated musicians or record label, please let us know in the comments.

Accompanying booklet, with lyrics

Kokle instrument

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