Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists.

Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point.

Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’

Zigrida - Iebrauca Saulīte

Brisbane-based ‘Zigrida’ (Valda Biezaitis and Ance Deksne) explores Latvian musical and cultural heritage. The predominant instrument played by “Zigrida” is the kokle - an ancient Latvian string instrument.

The group combines the use of two types of kokle, stabule, and voice to express and arrange Latvian folk music, and create music in true ‘Zigrida style’.

The ensemble continuously develops and defines their voice in a contemporary context while maintaining strong connection to the Latvian traditions – nature, work, and pagan gods.