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    Mälkki, Salonen and Saariaho nominated for classical Grammys

    Conductors Susanna Mälkki and Esa-Pekka Salonen are nominated for next year's Grammy Awards. The recording of...
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    ”The halls are full everywhere I go” – Iiro Rantala prepares for a busy 2016

    In January pianist and composer Iiro Rantala received a German Jazz Gold award for his 2011 album...
    4.2.2016
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    Jaakko Eino Kalevi and Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L nominated for Phonofile Nordic Music Prize

    The 12 nominees for this year’s Phonofile Nordic Music Prize have been announced. Finnish nominees are Jaakko...
    20.1.2016
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    Staff news at Music Finland

    FMQ magazine has a new editor, Hanna Isolammi. Her predecessor Riikka Hiltunen will be Music Finland's new...
    18.1.2016
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    Series of rare 70’s jazz and progressive rock recordings released by Svart Records

    Svart Records is releasing an extensive series of Finnish progressive rock and jazz recorded in the...
    14.1.2016
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    4AD sign Liima, the new band by Tatu Rönkkö and Efterklang

    Finnish percussionist Tatu Rönkkö (Elifantree, Auteur Jazz) and Danish indie rock trio Efterklang have formed a...
    14.1.2016
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    Two albums conducted by Sakari Oramo nominated at BBC Music Magazine Awards

    BBC Music Magazine Awards nominate recordings by Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, both conducted...
    12.1.2016
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    Albums by Anne-Mari Kivimäki and Freija chosen as the folk albums of the year 2015

    Two albums, Lakkautettu kylä (“A Closed-down Village”) by Anne-Mari Kivimäki as well as Liki (“Very Near”)...
    10.1.2016
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    Maija Kauhanen and Joonas Widenius Trio represent Finland at Nordic Showcase

    Maija Kauhanen and Joonas Widenius Trio have been chosen to play at Nordic Showcase festival held...
    8.1.2016
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    Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2015

    2015 was a great year for Finnish music releases. Such a great year that we decided...
    8.1.2016
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    Santa Cruz appears on Mercedes-Benz’s holiday campaign

    Finnish rockers Santa Cruz appear on Mercedes-Benz's worldwide television campaign.
    21.12.2015
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    New and upcoming jazz albums for the end of 2015

    Take a look at new and upcoming jazz albums and have a happy new year in...
    18.12.2015
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    Four new artists to follow 2/2015

    We’re taking a look at some of the most exciting and fresh newcomers in the Finnish...
    17.12.2015