Zigrida Ansamblis
Zigrida Ansamblis | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Folk |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | Valda Biezaitis Ance Deksne Eliza Grant Jasmine Lacis-Lee Tija Lodins |
| Past members | Zigrida Strazds |
| Website | Official website |
Zigrida Ansamblis (Zigrīda Ansamblis) is an Australian folk music band formed in Brisbane, Queensland. The ensemble makes extensive use of the kokles, a type of box 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
[edit]- Pumpura iela: From Seed to Bloom (2006)
References
[edit]- ^ "Brisbane ensemble explores musical heritage". Latvians Online. 21 December 2004. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Zigrida Ansamblis - About Us (official website)". Zigrida Ansamblis official website. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- ^ "Zigrīdas Kalpi serves up twist to traditional songs". Latvians Online. 11 July 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "ABC Limelight Classic Drive".
External links
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