Latvian folkband Vilkači (Werewolves) discuss their music and worldview while Professor Guntis Šmidchens discusses the role folk music played in ending the Soviet occupation.

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This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby. Interviews feature Professor Guntis Šmidchens and the following members of Vilkači: Edgars Zilberts, Juris Tomašūns, Jumis Ločmelis, Andris Lejnieks, Eduards Krūmiņš, and Toms Grīnvalds.

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Transcript available at https://scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north-1-werewolves-campus

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Music used with permission by Vilkači.

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1R5HGll8R09xzZpsKLmAFV

Watch music video "Izkaptiņa" on Youtube

https://youtu.be/52zjGH9TeVs

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