{"id":1854,"date":"2022-10-12T22:40:42","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T22:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newblog.sofarsounds.com\/new-blog\/?p=1854"},"modified":"2022-11-30T23:50:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T23:50:50","slug":"6-baltic-artists-you-need-to-discover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/6-baltic-artists-you-need-to-discover","title":{"rendered":"6 BALTIC ARTISTS YOU NEED TO DISCOVER"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\" data-qaid=\"article-lead\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<p>Sitting on the edge of Europe, the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are home to some truly unique and beautiful music that is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Their wild spirits and nordic roots will take you on a journey that you won’t forget anytime soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\" data-qaid=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>1. MICK PEDAJA – SEIS | SOFAR TALLINN<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of Estonia’s best kept secrets,\u00a0<strong>Mick Pedaja<\/strong>\u00a0creates truly beautiful and atmospheric musical landscapes, be it with his full band or in an intimate setting by himself. Mixing acoustics, minimal electronics and lush band sounds, his music will take you places you didn’t know you needed to discover. And his solo performance of the song\u00a0<strong>\u201cSeis\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0at Sofar Tallinn is simply stunning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-sSMs1pLJPzw\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-sSMs1pLJPzw\" title=\"Mick Pedaja - Seis | Sofar Tallinn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sSMs1pLJPzw?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=9\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>2. DUO RUUT – V\u00c4LJAD KARJA K\u00c4IA | SOFAR TALLINN<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The power of tradition is wonderfully reflected in\u00a0<strong>Duo Ruut’s<\/strong>\u00a0music where two vocals and a single traditional Estonian zither are combined to create truly unique and mesmerizing sounds you won’t hear anywhere else.\u00a0 You can hear their Estonian heritage, as well as influences from different cultures mixed into the music that is all brought together with their own unique musical signature and contemporary outlook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player--8BSTDqe5eg\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer--8BSTDqe5eg\" title=\"Duo Ruut - V\u00e4ljad Karja K\u00e4ia | Sofar Tallinn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-8BSTDqe5eg?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=7\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>3. KRIST\u012aNE PRAULI\u0145A – HEAVY SOUL | SOFAR RIGA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Krist\u012bne Prauli\u0146a<\/strong>\u00a0and the Soulful Crew are a true powerhouse of soul music that will lift your spirits on a whole new level. Extraordinary voice and masterful musicianship took everyone’s breath away when they performed\u00a0<strong>\u201cHeavy Soul\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0during Earth Hour at Sofar Riga in Latvia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-rkXKW0eXCGA\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-rkXKW0eXCGA\" title=\"Krist\u012bne Prauli\u0146a - Heavy Soul | Sofar Riga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rkXKW0eXCGA?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=8\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>4. CHRIS NOAH – FALL THROUGH | SOFAR RIGA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most prominent Baltic indie artists hailing from Latvia,\u00a0<strong>Chris Noah\u00a0<\/strong>is on the rise with his amazing indie-pop songs that speak volumes about love and heartbreak. His distinct and powerful voice combined with catchy melodies will make you spin the songs on repeat for days. He performed a stripped down rendition of his song\u00a0<strong>\u201cFall Through\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-c3-1q9tGLtU\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-c3-1q9tGLtU\" title=\"Chris Noah - Fall Through | Sofar Riga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c3-1q9tGLtU?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=10\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>5. INGAJA – RIVERS | SOFAR VILNIUS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tucked away on the wild shores of the Baltic sea, this singer-songwriter from Klaipeda, Lithuania is not afraid of digging deeper into her emotions and experiences that she’s managed to translate into captivating songs and stories.\u00a0<strong>Ingaja<\/strong>\u00a0has a soothing presence and an amazing voice that will simply blow you away. Dive into her performance of\u00a0<strong>\u201cRivers\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-HF9NSPSC1xo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-HF9NSPSC1xo\" title=\"Ingaja - Rivers | Sofar Vilnius\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HF9NSPSC1xo?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=11\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>6. KABLOONAK – SHE IS BORED | SOFAR VILNIUS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Lithuanian singer-songwriter\u00a0<strong>Kabloonak\u00a0<\/strong>has managed to create a perfect mix of melancholy and those feel-good vibes. It’s like\u00a0<strong>Kings of Convenience<\/strong>\u00a0meets\u00a0<strong>Mac DeMarco<\/strong>. Add a few more unique layers from his amazing band and you’ve got yourself an afternoon that’s guaranteed to make you wind down and forget your troubles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-TH2j1H_D45M\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-TH2j1H_D45M\" title=\"Kabloonak - She Is Bored | Sofar Vilnius\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TH2j1H_D45M?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=12\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<p>Words by Kristaps Bedritis<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: Ingaja performing Sofar Vilnius, image via YouTube<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sitting on the edge of Europe, the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are home to some truly unique and beautiful music that is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. 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