Kokle player Namejs Kalniņš

I'm a musician, I play the kokle and compose music. Art, history and culture are my hearts. My birthplace is Āraiši, where the breath of history and the beauty of nature have influenced my life choices and course. I started playing the kokle at the age of ten and my greatest successes are also connected with music. At the age of fifteen I released my first solo album of my own compositions. In 2019, I was recognised as the Pride of Amata Region in Culture.

It is an honour for me to represent Latvia at international festivals and to show the world the extraordinary sound and virtuosity of this wonderful Latvian folk instrument.

You can buy the album on CD, here.
I would be delighted to play at your event!