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    Pearly Drops, Us and more chosen to Impala's 100 Artists to Watch list

    Four fresh Finnish acts were chosen to Impala's yearly "100 Artists to Watch" list: Pearly Drops,...
    Music Finland, 27.3.2026
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    • Contemporary & Classical

    New contemporary and classical albums for spring and summer 2015

    Again it's time to highlight some new contemporary and classical releases from Finland. The selection includes...
    15.5.2015
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    It’s only punk rock, but the world needs to hear it

    Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät (‘The Namedays of Pertti Kurikka’) is a punk rock band established in 2009,...
    13.5.2015
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    • Folk & Global

    New folk and world music albums for spring 2015

    New and interesting folk and world albums include loads of traditional instruments like jouhikko and kantele...
    8.5.2015
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    Sommelo festival celebrates its 10th anniversary

    This summer a festival unlike any other, Sommelo is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Held on July...
    8.5.2015
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    Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble on the trail of voodoo rhythms

    Villa Karo, the Finnish-African culture centre in Benin, is a gateway and a nexus for many...
    8.5.2015
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    A guide to world and folk music festivals summer 2015

    The upcoming Finnish festival season offers plenty of opportunities to hear almost any kind of music...
    5.5.2015
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    Ulla Pirttijärvi & Ulda heading for US tour

    Sámi group Ulda is touring the US this week. Ulda performs modern music which is based...
    30.4.2015
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    K-X-P on Europe tour following the release of new album III, Part One

    Masters of motorik psychedelia, K-X-P, are currently on Europe tour following the release of their new...
    21.4.2015
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    Grave Pleasures (ex-Beastmilk) inked a deal with Sony and announced new drummer

    Grave Pleasures, the post-punk/metal band formerly known as Beastmilk, have signed a deal with Sony.
    20.4.2015
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    Mirel Wagner to appear on Later… with Jools Holland

    Mirel Wagner appears on Later… with Jools Holland. In March she won the Nordic Music Prize. ...
    14.4.2015
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    Spring 2015: The latest works in our music library

    Despite the dark wintertime Finnish composers have been active and productive.
    13.4.2015
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    Busy times for Finnish choirs

    Two established Finnish choirs, Helsinki Chamber Choir (Helsingin kamarikuoro) and YL Male Voice Choir (Ylioppilaskunnan laulajat)...
    13.4.2015