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WOMEX brings the global music scene to Finland in 2025

Tampere will once again host the WOMEX Worldwide Music Expo on October 22-26, 2025.
17.10.2024
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  • Folk & Global

Ánnámáret to perform at Womex's official showcase selection

Indigenous Sámi composer and yoik vocalist Ánnámáret has been added to the official showcase selection at...
9.8.2023
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Bewitching brew: Jussi Reijonen’s transcultural blend of Arabic, jazz and prog

Oud player and guitarist Jussi Reijonen grew up in Lapland, the Middle East and Africa, drawing...
16.1.2023
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  • Folk & Global

WOMEX's Ben Mandelson receives Tampere Music Award

The recipient of Tampere Music Award 2021 is Ben Mandelson, world music record producer, musician and...
30.9.2021
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Afrobeat fusion and teleworking – Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble's long road to album completion

Formed in Benin a decade ago, Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble faced big logistical challenges in creating their fifth...
7.6.2021
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Flamboyant, apocalyptic, lovable: Suistamon Sähkö

In eight years, the four-piece ethno techno outfit Suistamon Sähkö has grown from a research project...
31.3.2021
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  • Music Industry

Music Publishers' Export Award goes to Tapio Korjus

Today the Finnish Music Publishers Association (MPA Finland) presented their annual awards for the seventh time....
7.9.2020
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  • Folk & Global

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...
22.10.2019
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  • Folk & Global

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...
20.6.2019