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    • Classical accordionist Janne Valkeajoki: Kudos from New York and beyond

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    Finnish bands and artists on tour in 2025

    From jazz to indie and metal to progressive rock and beyond, the year is filled with...
    Music Finland, 10.2.2025
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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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    Newly-signed Blind Channel's Eurovision coverage leads to chart success

    A huge new recording deal, 6th position in the world's leading song contest resulting in a...
    Teemu Fiilin, 28.5.2021
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    Romance, dreams and no plan b's – the blues according to Tomi Saario

    Tomi Saario moved to London to play every jam session and open mic night he could...
    Jukka Hätinen, 28.5.2021
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    The Showcase Must Go On: Watch Alma, Yotto and Antti Paalanen play SXSW Online

    Music Finland’s and Genelec’s showcase from this year’s SXSW Online with performers ALMA, Yotto and Antti...
    Music Finland, 28.4.2021
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    Roadburn Redux showcases a massive dose of Finnish music with Svart Sessions

    Just like countless other festivals, also legendary Dutch festival Roadburn had to make major changes this...
    Teemu Fiilin, 14.4.2021
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    • Folk & Global

    Anniversary exhibition showcases pioneering music company Rockadillo

    Tampere’s Postal Museum will present a new exhibition showcasing pioneering music company Rockadillo. The exhibition, celebrating...
    Teemu Fiilin, 9.4.2021
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    Turo Pekari appointed as new member to Music Finland's export team

    Turo Pekari has been appointed to lead Music Finland's innovation and business development team, with the...
    Music Finland, 8.4.2021
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    Grind until you make it – Grammy nominated producer MD$ preps beatmakers for the international market

    Finland's top hip hop producer MD$ sees business-wise no point in sticking to his home turf....
    Jukka Hätinen, 31.3.2021
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    Flamboyant, apocalyptic, lovable: Suistamon Sähkö

    In eight years, the four-piece ethno techno outfit Suistamon Sähkö has grown from a research project...
    Mikael Mattila, 31.3.2021
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    Blind Channel: Take a shot for the new-generation pop

    Finnish Eurovision darlings Blind Channel combine metal, rap and pop hooks. The band is often referred...
    Mervi Vuorela, 19.3.2021
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    Song Castle Online brings Nordic songwriters together with US and Latin American markets

    This year, the songwriting experience Song Castle, organised by Music Finland, goes online uniting the songwriting...
    Music Finland, 18.3.2021