N O T A N G A
A band that existed 25 years ago and was known for strange cyber-folk-core density, their performances have always been more of a manifestation than a harmonised satisfaction. Notanga is one of the legendary lands of ancient Prussia, the centre of the great Prussian uprising, as the band’s lyrics reflect. Notanga line-up consists of 5 well-known […]
DAKH DAUGHTERS (UA)
A unique group of Ukrainian actresses, born in the experimental Kyiv theatre DAKH, which gave the world another phenomenous collective – DAKHA BRAKHA. In their performances Dakh Daughters successfully combines minimalism, Bach, Carl Orff and Ukrainian folk, and they skillfully convey it in a “freak cabaret” style with the energy of punk rock! The band’s […]
VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY (GR)
When we choose and fantasise about the bands that would crown the night’s performances on MJR stages, we always seek to discover those special artists whose music would shine with dreams, create starlit space, breathe with magic, and captivate with strongly distinctive and unconventional sound. We are delighted to present one of them! For the […]
Aistė Smilgevičiūtė ir grupė SKYLĖ
One of the most recognized and popular bands in Lituania, performing artistic rock with folk influences, mythological symbols, mystical elements and beautiful vocals of Aistė Smilgevičiūtė. Festival audience favourites Skylė have hit Juodaragis stage countless times, and on the final celebration will perform their best songs from more than 30 years of creative work! https://www.facebook.com/skylenaihttps://www.skyle.lt
SKYFORGER (LV)
The final thunder of Mėnuo Juodaragis and the whole history of the festival can’t be imagined without the most powerful band in Latvia! SkyForger has been hammering out top quality pagan metal since 1995 and is the most famous name of Baltic metal worldwide. The moulding of ancient folk and black metal, influenced by both […]
HEXVESSEL (FI)
Finnish psychedelic forest rock wizards from Finland return to Dūburys Island for a magical exchange. After leaving a distinct mossy imprint on MJR 2016, Hexvessel became even more famous and appearing on many big stages. With their signature sound, that combines the best 1960s psychedelic rock and Nordic folk tunes, the band invites to embark […]
SANGRE DE MUERDAGO (ES)
For more than 15 years, Sangre de Muerdago have been leading a path towards deep immersion into worlds of delicate and mysterious Galician folk music, becoming known for driving audiences into deep trance, transformation, intimacy and introspection. Showing deep respect and knowledge of their musical heritage and roots while at the same time creating new […]
AUĻI (LV)
One of those Baltic groups without which it is hard to imagine the fairyale of Juodaragis.Bagpipe and drum music group Auļi was founded in 2003 and hitted the MJR stage same year. Since then, 11 studio albums have been recorded and the musicians themselves have named their music style Ethnotrance. Inspired by the nature and […]
ROMUVOS (IL)
The most epic Baltic metal at the moment, with the spirit of ancient battles and the entourage of mythological gods – what a suprise to hear it played by a band far from the Baltic shores, in Israel! A cultural phenomenon, Romuvos come to perform at MJR for the 2nd time, adding their 4th album […]
STURLE DAGSLAND (NO)
A totally unique sound artist from Norway, fusing and breaking different musical genres. A few years ago he stunned and enchanted the MJR audience with his wild performance and we believe that many of You would love to experience this surreal journey again. Touring frequently across the world, from Tokyo to New York, Sturle Dagsland […]
