Jelgava is a state city in central Latvia about 41 kilometres southwest of Riga. It is the largest town in the region of Zemgale (Semigalia). Jelgava was the capital of the united Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1578–1795) and the administrative center of the Courland Governorate (1795–1918).
Prāta Vētra, known internationally as Brainstorm, is a Latvian pop/rock band. The band became popular internationally in 2000 when they finished third in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song "My Star".
Līvi was a Latvian hard rock and heavy metal band that was influential in the formation of Latvian rock culture. They were known for their poetic lyrics and guitar solos.
Laime Pilnīga is a Latvian rock band formed in 2006 in Riga, Latvia. The most popular songs of Laime Pilnīga are "Sirdsapziņa" ('Conscience'), "I'm In Love with the Money", "On the Road" and "Hold On". Laime Pilnīga has travelled through and performed in most of the Europe, they have received multiple international awards and have been evaluated by many critics. The band has released 3 albums in total—Dual (2011), LP (2015) and Synergy and Waterlilies (2018)—all have been nominated as "The Best Rock Recordings" at the Annual Latvian Music Recording Awards.
Arstarulsmirus Arsujumfus Tarus(born as Gustavs Butelis, June 19, 1978) better known by his stage name Gustavo is a Latvian rapper and producer. He's released 4 albums, latest one being Pilsētas portāls, and received multiple awards for his songs and albums.
Artis Lazdiņš is a Latvian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Musiqq is a Latvian pop music duo from Liepāja formed by Marats Ogļezņevs and Emīls Balceris. The duo first gained exposure in June 2009 with the release of their first single “Klimata kontrole”("Climate control"), but on October 1 their second single "Abrakadabra" came out, which was a radio hit in Latvia and "SEB Musical Bank 2009" winner. Their debut album "Šī ir tikai mūzika"("This is just music") was released in March 2010, which included radio hits such as "Abrakadabra", "Dzimšanas diena" ("Birthday") and "Klimata kontrole". Both singers were awarded as "Gada Liepājnieks"("Liepajnieks of the year" is a prize awarded for those, who have invested their time, effort and talent into making the city a better place) in nomination "'Music" and received three Copyright infinity prizes, because their songs are the most played on the radio, television and concerts. Musiqq represented Latvia in 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Düsseldorf with the song "Angel in Disguise".
Fēlikss Ķiģelis is a Latvian rock musician. He was the founder and frontman of Liepāja's bands Tumsa and Melnā Princese. In 1999 he pursued a solo career. His father Ēriks Ķiģelis was a member of rock bands Līvi and Coprus.
Crow Mother is a progressive rock band from Riga (Latvia) that was formed in 2012. With five members, in 2012 the band won the chance to perform at the Red Bull Tourbus and in 2013, won "Best Rock Band" at the LMT Summer Sound Festival. Crow Mother first album Changes that was released in December 2013. In the beginning of 2014 upon releasing its debut album Changes the band went on short tour to London, UK, giving album presentation concerts in 12 Bar Club,Alley Cat Bar,The Dublin Castle pub and Cargo club. In the end of 2014 band released single " Gray Wolf " from the upcoming new studio album.
Artūrs Šingirejs, better known as Dons, is a Latvian singer and songwriter. He is one of the most popular singers in Latvia, having won the Latvian Music Recording Awards' Top Radio Hit award seven times for most played song. He is set to represent Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with "Hollow".
"Gray Wolf" is a song by Latvian rock band Crow Mother from their second album. It was released as the single from the album on 01 Dec 2014.
Edgars "Deer" Briedis is a Latvian rock bass guitarist.
"Dirty Van" is a song by Latvian rock band Crow Mother from their second album. It was released as the single from the album on 31 Aug 2016.
Triana Park is a Latvian group founded in 2008 consisting of lead vocalist and founder Agnese Rakovska, guitarist Artūrs Strautiņš, drummer Edgars Viļums and bassist Kristaps Ērglis. Their style combines pop and electronic with hints of hip-hop and rock.
The Moment of Truth is an album from Latvian band Crow Mother. It was released in April 2017. It is the band's second album. The lead single from the album is "The Moment of Truth".
Rīgas Modes is a pop band formed in 2008 in Ogre, Latvia. Originally named "Komjaunatne" (Komsomol), the band first consisted of singer-songwriter Kalvis Bormanis, guitarist Reinis Papulis, back-vocalist and keyboardist Anete Stuce, bass player Matīss Aprups and drummer Mārcis Bormanis. Throughout the years, the band's lineup has changed and now consists of Kalvis Bormanis, Reinis Papulis, Anete Stuce, bass player Andris Apīnis and drummer Mareks Ameriks.
DAGAMBA is a Latvian band formed in 2011. The group consists of five members: cellist Valters Pūce, cellist Antons Trocjuks, double bass player Alise Broka, pianist Dainis Tenis and drummer Artūrs Jermaks. Throughout DAGAMBA's existence, they have released five albums. The group has performed in Latvia, USA, Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Italy, Russia, Australia, Estonia, Turkey and other countries. The most recent album that they have released is called "Dagamba feat Tchaikovsky".
Doom 94 is a semi-biographical novel by Latvian writer Jānis Joņevs about the generation living in Jelgava, Latvia in the 1990s that searches for their own identity and are fans of alternative culture. This is his debut novel. Since 2016, this book has been translated into 11 languages and a movie was released in September 2019.
Edijs is a Latvian masculine given name. Edijs is often also a diminutive of the given names Edgars, Eduards, Edmunds, and Edvīns. People bearing the name Edijs include:
Sudden Lights is a Latvian indie rock band, founded in 2012 in Riga. The band consists of vocalist Andrejs Reinis Zitmanis, drummer Mārtiņš Matīss Zemītis, guitarist Kārlis Matīss Zitmanis, and bassist Kārlis Vārtiņš. In February 2023, the group won Supernova 2023 with the song "Aijā" and represented Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
