Jazz star Olga Pirags celebrates her 70th birthday

On August 12, jazz music legend and teacher Olga Pirags is celebrating her 70th birthday. LSM spoke with the singer shortly before the celebration began, finding her energetic and cheerful despite the milestone.

In the conversation, Pirags said that in her view, the best gift on such a day is health and people's attention. Her words reflect a modest and grateful outlook on life as she marks this significant personal milestone.

Olga Pirags is known both as a performer and as a teacher who has dedicated her life to jazz music. Her anniversary is an occasion to look back on her long and meaningful contribution to Latvia's musical life.