About Daina (Latvia)
Daina (Latvia) is a music genre that emerged in Latvia. It is usually classed as a form of Latvian folk music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Alina Orlova.
From Wikipedia
A daina or tautas dziesma is a traditional form of music or poetry from Latvia. Lithuanian dainos share common traits with them, but have been more influenced by European folk song traditions. Latvian dainas often feature drone vocal styles and pre-Christian themes and legends, and can be accompanied by musical instruments such as Baltic psalteries (e.g. kokles).
Dainas tend to be very short (usually four-liners) and are usually in a trochaic or a dactylic metre. Dainas are being translated into English by Latvian American Ieva Auziņa-Szentivanyi.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Daina (Latvia).
- ↑ Latvian folk music
Key artists
- Alina Orlova
Frequently asked questions
What is Daina (Latvia)?
Daina (Latvia) is a music genre that emerged in Latvia. It is usually classed as a form of Latvian folk music.
Where and when did Daina (Latvia) originate?
Daina (Latvia) originated in Latvia.
Who are famous Daina (Latvia) artists?
Alina Orlova.