Jauno Jāņu Orķestris is a six-piece Latvian ethno-rock band that uses Latvian traditional poetry Dainas in their own original music, which is a fresh combination of pop, rock and ethno music.

Modern and traditional instruments, especially strings, electronic sounds and different vocal colors seemed to us to be the right way to connect tradition with creative freedom.

The JJO brings together well-known Latvian musicians: rock musician Juris Kaukulis, also known as "Dzelzs vilks" (Iron Wolf) leader, jazz drummer Artis Orubs and keyboardist Kaspars Tobis, as well as young academic musician Andris Veinbergs (double bass), folklore singer and violinist Ieva Mūrniece and multiinstrumentalist Valērijs Cīrulis.

The band’s debut album KĀLABAD (2013) received a nomination for ‘Best traditional and world music album’ in the Latvian Music Awards, while JJO’s dynamic live performances in various Latvian and Lithuanian music festivals has brought the band a wide and diverse audience.

JJO second studio album IEVIŅA (2018) consists of 12 new songs based on traditional Latvian quatrain verses, which feature a unique spoken rhythm and spirit. The songs tell different stories about the curious ways in which human relationships unfold. Full of love and affection, sorrow and joy these motives are old and common, yet always new and unique for those living them.

2018 JJO released soundtrack album for the Latvian centenary full-length animated film SAULE BRAUCA DEBESĪS (The Sun Riding in the Sky) created by the legendary Latvian animator Rose Stiebra. It was released in December 2018 on the CD of the same name and is also available on DVD along with the movie. The soundtrack music author Juris Kaukulis has received a nomination for the national cinema award Lielais Kristaps for Best Soundtrack for a Motion Picture.

In 2019, JJO continues to be active in concerts and releases a new video for the song "Meitiņas Dancoja" (The Maids Danced), which ranks TOP 1 in "Latvijas Radio 2" TOP "Muzikālā banka".

JJO’s latest album DEJU DZIESMAS (Dance Songs) has been released in the summer of 2024 and is dedicated to the Latvian folk dance tradition.