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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...
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Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2015

2015 was a great year for Finnish music releases. Such a great year that we decided...
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Santa Cruz appears on Mercedes-Benz’s holiday campaign

Finnish rockers Santa Cruz appear on Mercedes-Benz's worldwide television campaign.
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New and upcoming jazz albums for the end of 2015

Take a look at new and upcoming jazz albums and have a happy new year in...
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Four new artists to follow 2/2015

We’re taking a look at some of the most exciting and fresh newcomers in the Finnish...
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Mopo and Oddarrang to play showcases at Jazzahead

Finnish jazz acts Mopo and Oddarrang have been chosen to play the competed Jazzahead 2016 showcase....