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    Vilma Jää: “Music is my activism”

    Singer-songwriter Vilma Jää has earned acclaim in two far-flung worlds: opera and folk-pop.
    Wif Stenger, 15.6.2026
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    Producer Jonas W. Karlsson earns Grammy for Contemporary Instrumental Album

    Jonas W. Karlsson received the Grammy Award in the "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" category for his...
    Music Finland, 2.2.2026
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    Kalevi Aho's music wins international awards

    Composer Kalevi Aho's latest album has won the prestigious International Classical Music Award in the contemporary...
    Music Finland, 30.1.2026
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    Sari Aalto-Setälä appointed Executive Director of Music Finland

    Aalto-Setälä joins Music Finland from Gramex, starting on March, 2026.
    Music Finland, 23.1.2026
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    The contestants for UMK 2026 are here!

    This year's seven contestants include accordion wizard Antti Paalanen and classical violinist Linda Lampenius.
    Teemu Fiilin, 15.1.2026
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    Three Finnish acts play WTF Showcase at Eurosonic 2026

    Eurosonic and WTF Showcase is once again the place to see some quality Finnish acts! ...
    Music Finland, 9.1.2026
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    Escape from the laptop: The evolution of Louie Blue’s buttery r&b

    We met with Louie Blue, fresh off playing at the sold-out DIY x WTF Showcase, to...
    Wif Stenger, 30.12.2025
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    Music Finland Staff Picks: Our favourite Finnish albums of 2025

    What are the favorite Finnish albums of 2025, chosen by the Music Finland staff? Find out...
    Music Finland, 11.12.2025
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    What's cooking: Goldielocks

    Meet pop sensation Goldielocks in our fun and festive Q&A series, “What’s Cooking”
    Teemu Fiilin, 10.12.2025
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    Tytti Arola nominated for the Gaudeamus Award 2026

    Finnish composer Tytti Arola has been nominated for the Gaudeamus Award 2026.
    Music Finland, 9.12.2025
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    Esa-Pekka Salonen, MD$, Danitello and more nominated for 2026 Grammies

    The Grammy nominees for 2026 include Finnish names from the classical and crossover music scenes, as...
    Music Finland, 10.11.2025
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    WTF – Welcome to Finland Showcase returns to Iceland Airwaves with three acts

    Maustetytöt, MALLA, and Orvokki will be taking the stage at NASA, Reykjavik on Friday, November 7th....
    Music Finland, 31.10.2025
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    DIY x WTF Showcase introduces four great acts in London

    Music Finland’s showcase event, WTF, introduces four exciting Finnish acts in London: Bobby Oroza, Grande Mahogany,...
    Music Finland, 21.10.2025