Traditional, polyphonic singing can sound very exciting. Just like the Latvian women's vocal ensemble Saucējas. The vocal artists from Riga are an independent ensemble at the Latvian Academy of Culture and uphold the spiritual heritage of the small Baltic republic. In order to be able to sing the old songs with historical fidelity, they draw on existing archive recordings and maintain contact with sheet music collectors and enthusiasts. The double album ‘Dabā’ (translated: In Nature) pursues an approach that is as purist as it is unique: traditional singing in the great outdoors takes centre stage here. ‘This is a unique project,’ emphasise Saucējas.

Photo Maris Stiprais