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Ilkka Heinonen Trio takes jouhikko to WOMEX 2014

Ilkka Heinonen Trio, Ilkka Heinonen (jouhikko), Nathan Riki Thomson (double bass) and Mikko Hassinen (drums, electronics),...
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A guide to world and folk music festivals

We compiled a list of essential world and folk music festivals that take over cities and...
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Finnish music on the rise in the UK

In 2012-2013, the United Kingdom was the focus market for Finnish music. To that end, we...
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The President Toomas Hendrik Ilves awarded Tapio Korjus

The President Toomas Hendrik Ilves gave high-level decorations of the Republic of Estonia to a number...
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Finnish folk acts playing in Europe this spring

Shows around Europe by Kimmo Pohjonen, Juuri & Juuri, Kardemimmit and many more!
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Suunta Trio collaborate with English storyteller Nick Hennessey

English storyteller Nick Hennessey and Suunta collaborate for a bi-lingual story and music performance Tietäjät, that...
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Sväng Harmonica Quartet to release a new album and tour Europe

Harmonica quartet Sväng returns on their fifth album, Karja-La, which will be released by German label...
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Sunrise Avenue, Dalindèo and Isac Elliot among the winners of Emma Awards

Emma Gala, the annual Finnish music awards gala was held in Espoo last Friday. Winners included...
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Arctic Paradise 2014

Music Finland's new Arctic Paradise 2014 CD is now out. The album features a wide range...
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New and noteworthy world and folk albums for the end of the year

The holiday season is right around the corner, and it’s time to take a break from...
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Pekka Kuusisto wins the Nordic Council Music Prize 2013

Violinist-composer Pekka Kuusisto (born 1976), has won the Nordic Council Music Prize 2013, awarded at a...
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Catch Finnish folk and world music live on tour

Many Finnish folk and world music acts are touring in Asia and Europe during the coming...