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30 new and upcoming Finnish indie, pop, rock and metal albums for spring 2016

The year has barely begun, and yet there’s already a handful of great Finnish albums released...
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The three northernmost professional orchestras in Europe co-commissioned from Outi Tarkiainen

The Lapland Chamber Orchestra, the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra and the Norrbotten Chamber Orchestra have co-commissioned from...
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Interview with Classical:NEXT showcase artist Kalle Vainio

Kalle Vainio, who performs as Project Vainiolla will perform at Re-Staged showcase in Classical:NEXT this year....
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30-year-old Tampere Biennale investigates sound boundaries

One of the most important contemporary music festivals in Finland, Tampere Biennale, has published this year’s...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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”)...
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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...