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WOMEX Conference Program announces Finnish speakers

Womex 2018 announced this year’s Conference Program. The speakers include Finnish world music professionals Vilma Timonen...
Music Finland, 31.7.2018
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Maria Kalaniemi chosen as member of the The Royal Swedish Academy of Music

Accordion artist Maria Kalaniemi has been chosen member of the The Royal Swedish Academy of Music...
Music Finland, 8.6.2018
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A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2018

Summer is here! We compiled a list of 30 Finnish summer festivals that take place all around...
Teemu Fiilin, Pietu Arvola, 4.6.2018
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Arctic Paradise World & Jazz Event – building new networks

Arctic Paradise World & Jazz Event showcased great new Finnish music and built bridges between world...
Music Finland, 28.5.2018
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Mimmit signs with Japanese licensing agency Gaia Inc for music and merchandise

Children’s music act and brand Mimmit has signed a contract with Japanese licensing agency Gaia Inc....
Music Finland, 20.4.2018
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Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2017

We take one final look at 2017 to choose our favourite albums of the year gone...
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100 Finnish songs you should hear

In honor of the centenary of Finnish independence, we compiled a playlist of 100 Finnish songs...
Teemu Fiilin, 4.12.2017
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Frigg, Pekko Käppi, Anne-Mari Kivimäki and more awarded at first Ethnogala

Finland’s first annual Ethnogala was held in Helsinki this week.
Music Finland, 9.11.2017
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Finland’s first Ethnogala takes place in November

Finland’s first Ethnogala will be held at 7 pm on Tue. Nov. 7 at Helsinki’s legendary...
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Maija Kauhanen to play official showcase at WOMEX 2017

WOMEX World Music Expo has announced new artists for their showcase. Maija Kauhanen from Finland was...
Music Finland, 15.6.2017
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Finland celebrates the first folk music day today

On 10th of May Finland celebrates nationwide folk music day for the very first time.
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Seven Sámi artists you should know

Buori sámiid álbmotbeaivvi! Today, February 6th, is Sámi National Day, and the 2017 edition is particularly...
Pietu Arvola, 6.2.2017