The song “Vien nieciņu paglabā” reflects on the departure of a close friend and the bittersweetness of saying goodbye, uncertain of whether the next meeting will be in months, years, or perhaps never. The “little thing” mentioned in the title is a nod to a Latvian folk saying, symbolizing hope for a reunion.

“It’s always interesting to write lyrics for artists I haven’t collaborated with in this way before,” says Dagnis Roziņš. “It’s crucial to understand their identity, both musically and personally, to be able to express myself on their behalf. When everything clicks, it’s a powerful feeling that aligns with both my perspective and the group’s identity.”

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The Framest vocal ensemble includes soprano Beāte Zviedre, alto Rūta Dūduma, tenor Mikus Abaroniņš, baritone Jānis Ķirsis, and bass Roberts Memmēns. The group gained wider recognition after participating in the international pop music competition New Wave and the Latvian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Their repertoire is diverse, with performances in Latvia and abroad featuring original a cappella arrangements of their own and other composers’ works, spanning genres from classical and jazz to pop and beyond. Framest has collaborated with notable Latvian musicians such as Raimonds Pauls, Zigmars Liepiņš, and Jānis Lūsēns, as well as Peter Eldridge, the artistic director of the world-famous vocal group New York Voices and a Grammy Award winner.

The group has released three studio albums to date: “Svētki ledus pilī” (2012), “All That Jazz” (2014), and “Amber Jazz”(2015).

The new single and prelude to their fourth album, “Vien nieciņu paglabā,” is already being played on top Latvian radio stations and is available on major music streaming platforms.