A groundbreaking Lithuanian project that combines traditional sutartinės—ancient Lithuanian polyphonic folk songs with contemporary electronic sounds.
Sutartronica is a Lithuanian band that fuses traditional Lithuanian music with modern electronic sounds to create a unique and captivating sound. The band consists of four members: producer/musician Victor Diawara, folklore researcher and vocalist Laurita Peleniute, Elena Dambrauskaite and Eglė Jačauskienė
Their music draws inspiration from Sutartines, a traditional Lithuanian style of polyphonic singing that is characterized by intricate harmonies and rhythms.
Sutartinės (from the word sutarti – to be in concordance) is a form of polyphonic music performed by female singers in north-east Lithuania. The songs have simple melodies, with two to five pitches, and comprise two distinct parts: a meaningful main text and a refrain that may include nonce words. There are almost forty different styles and ways of performing Sutartinės. The poetic texts encompass many themes, including work, calendar rituals, weddings, family, wars, history and moments of daily life. Sutartinės are performed on solemn occasions, as well as festivals, concerts and social gatherings. Their performance promotes the sharing of cultural values and provides a feeling of cultural identity, continuity and self-esteem. Sutartinės are usually sung by women.
By combining these traditional elements with electronic beats, synths, and samples, Elektroninės Sutartinės creates a sound that is both rooted in tradition and forward-thinking. Their live shows are energetic, passionate, dynamic and very engaging. Overall, Sutartonica is a band that is pushing the boundaries of traditional music while staying true to their roots. This year the band played at Tallinn Music Week, Printemps de Bourg, they will perform at WOMEX, Mundial Montreal and PIN in 2025.
Videos:
Nuslaidė saulala (Popup Street Performance Vilnius)
https://youtu.be/vZJ7pPR6ylk?si=u9lTNTbgSKMlVPUa
Kukal Rože Ratilio (Popup Street Performance Vilnius)
https://youtu.be/wfiR3MtDSAY?si=9chfFgERIiYfHQ6x
Sviro Lingo
https://youtu.be/tbyOd2JBfgQ?si=Sik8B7O-U5KB98zz
Kas Tar Teka Par Dvarelį
https://youtu.be/p4WxDKgV2Hw?si=vhMrkSpQUmtTk1op
Lioj Sese, Lioj Pana (Bajoraitė)
https://youtu.be/Vvai2zGl6JA?si=TFG8cdYMc_St00qo
Social Media
Website https://elektroninessutartines.com/
Spotify https://spoti.fi/4eydDQS
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elektronines_sutartines/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elektroninessutartines
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elektroninessutartines9638
Lineup:
Victor Diawara – Producer/musician – electronic elements and overall vision
Laurita Peleniūtė – Folklorist/vocals, embodies the sutartinės tradition
Eglė Jačauskienė – vocals
Viltė Ambrazaitytė – vocals
Press
Rolling Stone Argentina (Argentina)
“‘Sutartinės’ is a syncretic form of art that combines urban and contemporary beats with atavistic voices and harmonies of Lithuania, offering a rare opportunity to discover profound and innovative music.”
Aux Sons (France)
“Elektroninės Sutartinės invites us to rediscover Sutartinės, a UNESCO-recognized polyphonic singing tradition, through an electrifying fusion of dub and drum ‘n’ bass.”
ENLIVEDUFER (France)
“Elektroninės Sutartinės bridges the gap between folklore and the modern listener, making Lithuania’s ancient songs accessible to a new generation.”
Music For All (Brazil)
“The band delivers a strong sense of Lithuanian identity through a sound that is both fresh and rooted in tradition.”
Djolo.net (Mali)
“Curious and captivating, Elektroninės Sutartinės combines hypnotic traditional Lithuanian polyphony with Afro-inspired arrangements, creating a sound that is irresistible and fresh.”
World Music Central (USA)
“Layers of vocals and percolating grooves create a kind of dream dance that mystically draws the listener in—Lithuanian music like you’ve never heard before.
