Biography
Biruta Ozoliņa (b. 1959) is a Latvian folk musician and singer from Rēzekne, Latvia. Besides her solo activities she has also colloborated with famous world folk music band Iļģi and etno-jazz band Patina.
Her debut album Bolta Eimu was recorded over a twelve-year span, the fourteen songs are largely from Biruta Ozoliņa's native area, Latgale. Many of the songs were chosen from manuscripts compiled in the late 1800s.
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Biruta Ozoliņa is known for her ability to sing in an open and direct way, and on this recording her vocals are marked by a quiet clarity and a purity of tone. At times, her singing is playful, but it is usually introspective and even reverent. In her skillful hands, the kokle sounds like a harp, a zither and an autoharp in various enticing combinations.
Typically pioneering quest. Main trend - the popular music to find a balance of soul and a beautiful view of the world.
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