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Sommelo festival celebrates its 10th anniversary

This summer a festival unlike any other, Sommelo is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Held on July...
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A guide to world and folk music festivals summer 2015

The upcoming Finnish festival season offers plenty of opportunities to hear almost any kind of music...
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Ulla Pirttijärvi & Ulda heading for US tour

Sámi group Ulda is touring the US this week. Ulda performs modern music which is based...
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K-X-P on Europe tour following the release of new album III, Part One

Masters of motorik psychedelia, K-X-P, are currently on Europe tour following the release of their new...
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Grave Pleasures (ex-Beastmilk) inked a deal with Sony and announced new drummer

Grave Pleasures, the post-punk/metal band formerly known as Beastmilk, have signed a deal with Sony.
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Mirel Wagner to appear on Later… with Jools Holland

Mirel Wagner appears on Later… with Jools Holland. In March she won the Nordic Music Prize. ...
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Spring 2015: The latest works in our music library

Despite the dark wintertime Finnish composers have been active and productive.
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Busy times for Finnish choirs

Two established Finnish choirs, Helsinki Chamber Choir (Helsingin kamarikuoro) and YL Male Voice Choir (Ylioppilaskunnan laulajat)...
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Mikko Hassinen received the Teosto Prize

The winner of this year’s Teosto Prize is Mikko Hassinen for his works on the album...
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Aulis Sallinen celebrates 80th birthday

Turning 80 on 9 April, Aulis Sallinen is still composing strong. Two new works will be...
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Teemu Brunila co-wrote songs for Flo Rida

Finnish songwriter and producer Teemu Brunila has written two songs for rap artist Flo Rida’s new...
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Interview with Shava, the ambassadors of Suomi-Bhangra

Shava is a band whose music is definitely unique: the group combines indian bhangra music with...