Discussion “Counterculture at the Baltic: rock and literature”

Start of the event 2024-09-28 19:00 o’clock, Event duration 1 hour 30 minutes

Herkus Kantas Bar (Naujoji Uosto g. 3)

Participants: architect, former leader of the band “Antis” and now member of the band “KAnDIs” Algirdas Kaušpėdas; performer, writer Lukas Devita; musician Vilius Ančeris.
Moderator – historian, journalist Rūta Paitian.

Rock music is one of the reasons why we now live in a free country.
In a discussion with experienced musicians and performers Algirdas Kaušpėdas, Lukas
Devita, Vilius Ančeris and journalist Rūta Paitianwill seek answers to the following questions: what were the sources of inspiration that determined the development of rock culture in Lithuania before and after the independence period?
Did the Baltic rock bands copy each other, or did they not strive for similarity?
What united the Baltic rock scene?
Participants will share their insights and experiences in order to reveal how rock music and literature have helped shape our cultural identity.