KINKER HARD TECHNOSESSION

From the web: “Lini” was formed in 1994 by 2nd-generation Latvian-Americans in Minneapolis (USA). The group sings and plays Latvian folk songs, but sometimes also uses melodies from other traditions. All arrangements are their own. “Lini” recorded their first songs on cassette tape in 1996. Their first recording was re-released as a CD in 2006. They made a second recording in 1999 and a third recording together with friends and family in 2009. “Lini” seldom perform together anymore because the members no longer live in the same city. They come together for special occasions and actively participate in Latvian folk music groups near their homes, namely, “Teiksma” in Minneapolis and “Savieši” in Riga, Latvia. [and North Carolina it seems.] Ingrīda Erdmanis – voice, violin Amanda Jātniece – voice, recorder, guitar Gunta Pone – voice, clarinet, percussion Zinta Pone – voice, accordion, kokle, guitar, percussion

Mazz was an American Tejano band formed in Brownsville, Texas in 1977. The band was formed by its foremost members, singer Joe López and guitarist and arranger Jimmy González. The band became known for their unique and innovative style of rancheras and cumbia. After signing with and moving to the then-upcoming record label Capitol/EMI Latin in 1989, they would become one of the Tejano genre's most popular bands during its 1990s golden age.