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Songs of Amber

Dzintars
Songs of Amber

This 1990 album features traditional and modern Latvian songs performed by Dzintars, Latvia's leading female choir. Consisting of 76 voices, two conductors, one piano, and one organ, Dzintars was founded in 1947. Dzintars: Songs of Amber was their first and only U.S. release. “Dzintar” is the Latvian word for amber, a symbol of Latvian national identity representing beauty, openness and freedom. "The music is high, it's crystalline, and it makes me smile," said Mickey Hart, who co-produced the album with Jerry Garcia. In addition to Latvian selections, the album includes one Russian and three Yiddish folk song settings. Dzintars: Songs of Amber was originally released as part of “THE WORLD” series (now part of the Mickey Hart Collection made available by Smithsonian Folkways).

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Track Listing

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Blow, Wind, Blow Dzintars 03:10
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102
Breaking Flax Dzintars 02:10
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103
The Sun Moves Quickly Dzintars 03:07
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104
Sleep My Child Dzintars 03:21
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Song of the Wind Dzintars 02:10
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106
So Silent Is the Ukrainian Night Dzintars 02:32
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The Forest Shook From Dancing Dzintars 02:10
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108
Where Have You Been, Brother? Dzintars 02:28
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109
Orphan Girl in White Dzintars 04:13
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Di Raike Dzintars 01:52
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111
Christmas Masquerade (Mummery Song) Dzintars 02:32
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112
Oi Hanuke Dzintars 01:33
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Autumn Landscape Dzintars 02:17
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The Tomtit's Message Dzintars 05:19