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Ethnogala 2020 nominees and performers have been announced

The nominees of the third ever Ethnogala have been announced. The leading figures in folk music, world music...
Music Finland, 8.11.2019
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2500 delegates celebrated 25th anniversary edition of WOMEX in Tampere, Finland

WOMEX, the world’s most international music meeting and the biggest conference of the global music scene,...
Music Finland, 31.10.2019
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Meet the Finnish delegates and showcase acts at WOMEX 19 in Tampere

WOMEX – the World Music Expo 2019 starts tomorrow in Tampere, Finland. Here you will find information on...
Teemu Fiilin, 22.10.2019
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Lotta Wennäkoski receives Music Publishers' Export Award

The Finnish Music Publishers Association (MPA Finland) has given out their annual awards today for the...
Music Finland, 9.9.2019
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Folk Alliance International welcomes a record-breaking number of Finnish showcase acts

Folk Alliance International’s 32nd conference heads to the vibrant port city of New Orleans, and this...
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New and upcoming albums for autumn 2019

The autumn is a busy time for new music – and there is already a long...
Teemu Fiilin, Loviisa Pihlakoski, 28.8.2019
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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...
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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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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
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Celebrate Sámi National Day with playlist curated by Hilda Länsman

Today, February 6th, marks the national Sámi day. To celebrate the occasion, singer Hildá Länsman (Solju, Duo Vildá) curated...