Romani music knows no borders and no maps. It is born on the road, where wagon wheels leave tracks on dusty paths, where campfires warm travelers, and the stars become the only roof overhead. It has everything: quiet sadness, depth, sincerity, and sudden joy like a ray of sunlight breaking through the morning clouds.
“ROMANI DREAMS” is a love confession without words, a story of fate sung from the heart. The melodies may begin with a shy, almost whispering motif, but a moment later turn into a storm of rhythm and sound, carrying you along and leaving warmth and a pleasant aftertaste in the soul.
This evening will feature both beloved, widely known songs and rarely heard melodies, performed live and with genuine heartfelt passion.
Three experienced artists will take part in the concert, well known to audiences and loved for their professionalism and talent:
RAISA KOPILENKO is a representative of the famous KOPILENKO musical dynasty. Her grandfather, Andrey Kopilenko, founded the music ensemble AME ROMA in Ukraine in 1934. Her father, Artur Kopilenko, continued the family work and became a prominent musician both in Latvia and beyond. Raisa is currently the leader of the Romani show group AME ROMA. A wonderful singer with a voice that carries life experience, femininity, and quiet strength. Her singing is always beauty and warmth.
RINO RUDEVICS is Raisa’s son, representing two legendary Latvian Roma families, the Kopilenkos and the Rudevics. An outstanding fourth-generation musician, an excellent guitarist, and the owner of a true Romani voice.
ALEKSEJS KOLESNIKOVS is a well-known virtuoso violinist who plays music in various styles, a prizewinner at international competitions, an outstanding violin improviser, and a participant in television shows and international festivals. The sound of his violin leaves no one indifferent and can reach the deepest strings of the soul.
The atmosphere of the Jēkabpils House of Culture will allow you to hear every nuance of sound and feel that the music is directed straight to you.
“ROMANI DREAMS” will be an evening with no distance between the stage and the hall, only music, light, and the breath of a living moment.
Recommended for those who value chamber music atmosphere, authentic sound, and soul depth.
Event languages: Latvian, Romani, Russian.
Duration: up to 1.5 hours (without intermission).
The event will be photographed and filmed. Photo and video materials may be posted publicly on social networks and websites, as well as become available to the general public in other ways.
