Kamilė Gudmonaitė on career turning point: "Kamanių šilelio's" biggest hit almost didn't happen
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- "Kamanių šilelis" performers felt they deserved the stage only after their arena concert, recalling pre-show stress.
- Singer Kamilė Gudmonaitė shared memories of her early attempts at songwriting, including a hit that could have altered the group's career.
- The group's concerts are described by devoted fans as emotional rituals.
Devoted fans of the Lithuanian band "Kamanių šilelis" describe their concerts as deeply emotional rituals. However, the performers themselves only truly felt they belonged on stage after a significant arena performance, according to singer Kamilė Gudmonaitė. Reflecting on the experience during an appearance on the show "Šeimų virtuvė" (Family Kitchen), Gudmonaitė spoke about the immense stress the group endured leading up to the major concert. It was only after stepping off the arena stage that they finally felt a sense of validation and worthiness. While preparing a refreshing salad with goat cheese and figs, Gudmonaitė also shared personal anecdotes about the band's early days. She recounted her initial struggles with songwriting, revealing that a pivotal song, which ultimately became one of "Kamanių šilelio's" biggest hits, almost didn't happen. This particular track had the potential to significantly alter the trajectory of the group's career.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.