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Sveiki visiem! Dear everyone! I tried to translate for you this beautiful Latvian folk song “Austošās saules dziesma“ (Song of the Rising Sun). Please keep in mind that sometimes it might be very difficult to translate folk songs (especially as a non-native!) where the meaning might be symbolic and sometimes even debatable. My main aim is to share with you the depth and beauty that I have encountered when diving into Latvian folk songs, their melodies and by learning Kokle, the Latvian ethnographic zitter. To me, these specific folk songs or “spēka dziesmas“ (songs of power) awake in me a feeling of life as a passionate and epic experience. I hope you enjoy it! Izbaudiet :) ________________________________________________________________________________ English Translation: Raise your gaze to the rising sun Where the winged sky screams A moment of this freedom Is not forbidden Earth - My body Water - My blood Air
