The Baltic Sisters

The Baltic Sisters is an international traditional music ensemble bringing together singers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The group was born at the WOMEX music expo in Lisbon in late 2022, united by a shared passion for sutartinės — ancient Lithuanian multipart songs. Today, their repertoire embraces the rich vocal traditions of all three Baltic nations, weaving them into a distinctive and vibrant sound.

In their concerts, Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian folk songs meet, intertwine and create new musical connections. The singers also lead masterclasses in traditional singing, sharing the vocal heritage of the Baltic region with audiences at home and abroad.

Award-winning debut album

Released in January 2025 by German label CPL-Music, the group’s debut album, Värav / Vārti / Vartai (“Gateway”), is an invitation into the world of Baltic traditional music. Featuring polyphonic folk songs from all three countries, the album brings together Lithuanian sutartinės, Estonian Seto songs, Latvian melodies and arrangements that blend the traditions of the three nations.

The album was named Global Folk Music Album of the Year 2025 by Folk Alliance International and received Latvia’s Music Industry award Zelta Mikrofons for Best Folk or World Music Album.

On the international stage

The Baltic Sisters have performed at major folk and world music events across Europe, including WOMEX 2025 in Tampere, Finland, Tallinn Music Week, Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Valmiermuiža Ethno Music Festival, Arrée Voce and Festival de Polyphonies Tarba en Canta in France, FolkBaltica in Germany and others. Their musical collaborations include Saulala, a Lithuanian sutartinė recorded with Barcelona’s MuOM overtone singing choir and featured on the 2023 compilation Sviests 10.

The singers

Marion Selgall (Estonia) is a singer and vocal teacher, performing with ensembles including Näkken, 6hunesseq and Talina Naesed. She also teaches Estonian and Finno-Ugric traditional singing.

  Vineta Romāne (Latvia) is a member of Saucējas, the traditional singing group of the Latvian Academy of Culture, and the folklore group Laiksne.

  Liene Skrebinska (Latvia) is a singer and kokle player from Latgale region. She performs with Vīteri, Sabia and Trio Bille and graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 2025. Now Liene is studying at the Global music department in Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.

  Laurita Peleniūtė (Lithuania) has led sutartinės singing masterclasses in Lithuania and abroad for 15 years. She performs with several ensembles, including Sutartronica, Māros rijos, UDU and Marga muzika.