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Afrobeat fusion and teleworking – Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble's long road to album completion

Formed in Benin a decade ago, Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble faced big logistical challenges in creating their fifth...
Wif Stenger, 7.6.2021
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Younger by the year – jazz legend Eero Koivistoinen at 75

Finnish jazz legend Eero Koivistoinen celebrated his 75th birthday in January. Music Finland seized the opportunity...
Matti Nives, 4.6.2021
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Tapio Korjus: Music business is an endurance sport

Over the decades, Finnish acts from Wigwam to Wimme have worked with the tireless Tapio Korjus....
Tove Djupsjöbacka, 11.6.2020
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Verneri Pohjola is here to make Finnish jazz as cool as ever

The award-winning trumpeter Verneri Pohjola speaks of showcase festivals, the “coolness” of Finnish jazz and how...
Mikael Mattila, 5.4.2019
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Joonas Haavisto and Pauli Lyytinen bring hot and cool Finnish jazz to Bremen

April temperatures will fluctuate dramatically when it comes to Finnish music in Bremen, as Joonas Haavisto...
Riikka Hiltunen, 4.4.2018
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The archaeological eclecticism of Svart Records

From an underground operation to a celebrated label that keeps both music fans and its employees...
Jukka Hätinen, 31.5.2017
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Elifantree brings EWI and acid-singing to the public

The highly personal and pop-savvy sound of Elifantree has charmed listeners in Finland and beyond ever...
Matti Nives, 12.5.2016
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Oddarrang and Mopo all set for their next step

Mopo and Oddarrang are part of the showcase program at Jazzahead! festival, where they will show...
Matti Nives, 29.3.2016
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Natural choices

Trumpet player Verneri Pohjola swapped record labels to release Bullhorn, his boldest and most accomplished artistic...
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Refreshingly hard and gruff

To begin with, it would be quite straightforward to just trace the roots of Black Motor...
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Cutting it Lower East Side

Andrew Cyrille & Mikko Innanen, Black Motor and Rakka showcased three takes on the current sound...
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In Conversation with Kari Ikonen & Joonas Haavisto

Forward-looking jazz pianists Kari Ikonen and Joonas Haavisto talk shop about taking their jazz outside of...