09/10/2025
Lithuanian popular music has always been more than entertainment – it has been a voice of freedom, identity, and creativity. From the underground rock festivals of the 1980s to today’s thriving music scene, it tells the story of a nation finding its sound.
This two-part series explores that journey: Part 1 looks at the roots and rise of Lithuanian music after Independence, while Part 2 highlights the key figures and spaces shaping its future.
Enjoy the read!
https://lithuania.lt/news/culture-in-lithuania/revolutionary-rock-a-short-history-of-lithuanian-popular-music-part-i/
https://lithuania.lt/news/culture-in-lithuania/revolutionary-rock-a-short-history-of-lithuanian-popular-music/
In the picture: Algirdas Kaušpėdas, frontman of the rock band Antis/ELTA