Group “Raxtu Raxti”

As part of the second Riga Summer Dzegužkalns Musical Park programme, the concert will feature the Latvian folk music group Raxtu Raxti. Set in the scenic surroundings of Dzegužkalns Park, this open-air performance offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to experience the richness of Latvian musical culture.

The concert programme will include Latvian folk songs, songs by Imants Kalniņš, and the band’s own original compositions, revealing Latvian musical traditions in a fresh contemporary sound.

Raxtu Raxti is one of Latvia’s leading contemporary folk music ensembles, celebrated for seamlessly blending traditional folklore with a modern musical language. Their performances demonstrate that tradition is not merely a legacy of the past but a vibrant and evolving cultural expression. In Dzegužkalns, the group will invite listeners to experience how Latvia’s musical heritage continues to grow, transform, and find new meaning through fresh artistic interpretations.