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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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100 Finnish songs you should hear

The centenary of Finnish independence is celebrated all through 2017 in Finland and also beyond Finland’s...
Teemu Fiilin, 16.2.2017
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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
News / Hard Rock & Metal

Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2016

When it comes to new music, 2016 was a glorious year for Finnish albums. Our staff...
Pietu Arvola, 10.1.2017
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New folk and world albums for the autumn

New folk and world albums by Okra Playground, Tuuletar, Joonas Widenius Trio, Sampo Lassila Narinkka and...
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Frigg to play prominent showcase festivals in Canada and Norway

In November Frigg, one of the pioneers of contemporary Finnish folk music, are set to perform...
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Sväng tour China, Tuuletar make their live debut in Japan

Harmonica quartet Sväng return to China in November, while vocal folk hop group Tuuletar make their...
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Arctic Paradise World & Jazz Event 2016 was a success

Music Finland invited 18 international jazz and world music experts from all over the world to...
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Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble embark on a Canadian tour

Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble are heading on a Canadian tour in July. We asked them a few questions...
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Okra Playground announced as WOMEX 2016 official showcase artist

The first showcase selection of WOMEX World Music Expo 2016 has been announced. Okra Playground from...
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A guide to jazz, world and folk music festivals 2016

It's that time of the year again! As the sun stops setting, Finnish festivals begin to...