Anda Eglīte performs timeless melodies on the kokle on recent release

Anda Eglīte performs timeless melodies on the kokle on recent release

The Latvian kokle, a plucked string zither-like instrument, is an indelible element of Latvian folklore. However, the instrument is often considered, unfairly, to be purely a traditional instrument, mainly meant for Latvian folk songs or dances. This would be a very short-sighted view of the kokle, whose sounds can be used to convey many different emotions, and can be used to exquisitely perform both the classic and modern repertoire.