Jumprava is a Latvian, and formerly Soviet, musical group.[1][2][3] The band is composed of Aigars Grauba , Aigars Grāvers , Ainārs Ašmanis , and Aigars Krēsla .[1][3] The group was formed in 1984, and was active until 1992, but resumed activities in 1997 and has been active since.[2][3]
Jumprava | |
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Origin | Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
Genres | Rock music, Pop music, Synthpop |
Years active | 1984-1992, 1997-present |
Members | Aigars Grauba, Aigars Grāvers, Ainārs Ašmanis, Aigars Krēsla |
Website | jumprava |
Biography
edit1984-1987
editJumprava was formed in April 1984 by Ainārs Ašmanis , Māris Jurjāns, Ainars Vilde, and Antonija Breidaka.[3] During the summer of 1984, a number of other musicians got involved with the band, including Aigars Grāvers .[3]
1987-1992
editIn 1987, the group turned more towards electronic music, earning them the nickname "native Depeche Mode".[3]
1997-present
editThe group was revived in 1997, and has been active since.[3] In 2019, the group held a concert to commemorate their 35th anniversary.[2][3]
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Kaljo, Egils (2014-08-18). "New release by legendary rock group Jumprava". Latvians Online. Archived from the original on 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ a b c Āboliņa, Daira; Verhoustinska, Henrieta (2019-11-27). ""Jumprava": Esam pavadošā grupa jūsu dziesmām". www.lsm.lv (in Latvian). Archived from the original on 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Vanzovičs, Sandris (2019-11-22). ""Jumprava" kā vecs, labs konjaks". nra.lv (in Latvian). Archived from the original on 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2020-12-28.