Tautumeitas Explained
| Tautumeitas |
| Origin: | Latvia |
| Genre: | folk music, world music |
| Years Active: | 2015–present |
| Label: | Lauska, ONAIR Studios |
| Website: | tautumeitas.lv/home |
| Current Members: | - Asnate Rancāne,
- Aurēlija Rancāne,
- Ilona Dzērve,
- Laura Vārpiņa,
- Laura Marta Līcīte
- Gabriēla Zvaigznīte
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| Past Members: | - Laura Bužinska
- Lauma Bērza
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| Associated Acts: | Auļi |
Tautumeitas is a Latvian folk/world music band formed in 2015. The band consists of six women vocalists and instrumentalists.[1] [2]
History
In 2017 Tautumeitas together with Auļi released a 13-track album Lai māsiņa rotājās! dedicated to engagements and weddings, and it draws on Baltic folk musical traditions.[3] The album received Annual Latvian Music Recording Award as the Best Folk music album of 2017.[4] Lai māsiņa rotājās! also reached position No. 26 in the 2018 World Music Charts Europe,[5] as well as No. 38 in the April 2018 and May 2018 Transglobal World Music Chart.[6] [7] In 2018 Tautumeitas released their self-titled debut album.[8]
On 2 June 2021, Tautumeitas announced on their official Instagram account that Lauma Bērza would leave the group in the summer.
Members
Current members
- Asnate Rancāne – violin, vocals
- Aurēlija Rancāne – drums, vocals
- Laura Vārpiņa – percussion, vocals
- Laura Marta Līcīte – percussion, violin, vocals
- Gabriēla Zvaigznīte - vocals
Past members
- Ilona Dzērve — accordion, vocals
- Lauma Bērza – violin, vocals
- Laura Bužinska
Discography
- Lai māsiņa rotājās! (2017; with Auļi)
- Tautumeitas (2018)
- Dziesmas no Aulejas (2019)
- Skrejceļš (2022)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Ar Ziemassvētku singlu grupa "Tautumeitas" aicina iet čigānos. 2 December 2020. www.lsm.lv. lv.
- Web site: 2021-06-02. Message to our listeners from Lauma Bērza. 2021-06-02. Instagram.
- Web site: Dwek . Joel . 2021-03-04 . LATVIA: Lai Masina Rotajas - Auli & Tautumeitas . 2024-04-08 . 200worldalbums.com . en.
- Web site: Egils . Kaljo . Auļi team up with Tautumeitas to create powerful sonic tapestry . 19 March 2016 . Latvians Online . 28 September 2019.
- Web site: WMCE Year 2018 . World Music Charts Europe . 28 September 2019.
- Web site: April 2018 Chart . Transglobal World Music Charte . 28 September 2019.
- Web site: May 2018 Chart . Transglobal World Music Charte . 28 September 2019.
- Web site: Egils . Kaljo . Popular 'Tautumeitas' ensemble release ethno-pop folklore album . 28 April 2018 . Latvians Online . 27 January 2020.
