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    • Mälkki, Salonen and Saariaho nominated for classical Grammys

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    Finnish megahits Sandstorm and Freestyler hit 25

    Two Finnish megahits, "Freestyler" by Bomfunk MC’s and "Sandstorm" by Darude, both celebrated their 25th birthdays...
    Teemu Fiilin, 29.10.2024
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    Ja Ja Ja Nordic club nights return with Detalji and The Holy

    Two Finnish acts Detalji and The Holy have been chosen to play the competed Ja Ja Ja 2019 showcase. 
    Music Finland, 13.8.2019
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    Outi Tarkiainen and Pekka Kuusisto spotlighted at BBC Proms this week

    Composer Outi Tarkiainen's work commissioned by the BBC Philharmonic will have a premiere at the BBC Proms and major...
    Music Finland, 29.7.2019
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    Northern Connections to showcase Finnish and neighboring countries’ music at WOMEX

    WOMEX World Music Expo has announced this year’s Regional Stage, the Northern Connections, coordinated by Music...
    18.7.2019
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    Arctic Fire – WOMEX 2019 opening presents Pauanne, Pekko Käppi, Suistamon Sähkö and Vildá

    Top names in Finnish world and folk music will take the stage at WOMEX 2019 opening...
    Teemu Fiilin, 20.6.2019
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    Duo Emilia Lajunen and Suvi Oskala play WOMEX 2019 Official Showcase

    Duo Emilia Lajunen and Suvi Oskala have been selected to the Official Showcase selection of WOMEX 2019...
    Music Finland, 5.6.2019
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    ​Lxandra swings a middle finger at society's expectations

    The Helsinki-raised Berlin-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Lxandra encourages women to be loud and free.
    Jukka Hätinen, 31.5.2019
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    Alma co-wrote two songs for Miley Cyrus' new EP

    Beside her own artist career, Alma is going places as a go-to songwriter for other pop luminaries. 
    31.5.2019
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    Music Industry Barometer 2019: Finnish music industry believes in growth

    Music Finland’s new Music Industry Barometer shows that the Finnish music industry believes in the future. Growth is...
    Merja Hottinen, 31.5.2019
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    The Finnish Exception: Jesse Markin

    One of a kind singer-songwriter Jesse Markin finds his inspiration from the record fair crates.
    Oskari Onninen, 28.5.2019
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    Santtu-Matias Rouvali appointed as Principal Conductor of The Philharmonia Orchestra

    Santtu-Matias Rouvali has been appointed as the next Principal Conductor of The Philharmonia Orchestra in London.
    Music Finland, 22.5.2019
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    Solju's debut album awarded Best International Indigenous Release of 2019​

    Sámi group Solju's first album was awarded "Best International Indigenous Release 2019" at a Canadian festival for...
    Music Finland, 20.5.2019
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    A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2019

    Summer is already looming despite the chilly weather, so it's time to draw out your calendars,...
    Teemu Fiilin, Pietu Arvola, 13.5.2019