Baltic Folk
Baltic Folk represents the musical traditions of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, rooted in pre-Christian pagan cultures and agrarian lifecycles. Its sonic identity is defined by ancient polyphonic singing, particularly the Lithuanian sutartinÄ—s and Latvian dainas, set against the drone-based textures of regional zithers like the kanklÄ—s, kokles, and kannel. The style is characterized by its formal poetic structures and often unadorned vocal delivery, which collectively preserve mythological and historical narratives. This enduring cultural practice gained significant modern visibility during the late 20th-century 'Singing Revolution,' where it became a symbol of national identity and peaceful resistance.