Laima Vaikule

Being 3 years old with his parents moved to Riga. He enjoyed music and dancing. In 1966., Being the 12th, took part in the competition of young singers and was noticed. 1970-1973 m. studied at the Riga School of Medicine, was planning to become a surgeon. It also continued singing with the group, was the band leader for several years and has performed in nightclubs and restaurants. 9th decade studied acting and directing at Moscow. In 1985. fame in the Soviet Union. Since 1986. cooperate with the popular Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and poet Ilya Reznik in Russia. With R. Paul was one of the popular music festival in Jurmala organizers. 9th and 10th decades participated in various international music competitions and festivals in Europe. Won the "Golden Lyre" competition Bratislavská Lear '87, won the contest in Jurmala '92, also participated in the festival AU music world "in Monaco and many others. In 1996. Laima Vaikule awarded for his contribution to music and culture of Latvia.