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Ethnogala 2020 nominees have been announced

The nominees of the third ever Ethnogala have been announced. The leading figures in folk music, world music...
Music Finland, 18.9.2019
News / Contemporary & Classical

Lotta Wennäkoski receives Music Publishers' Export Award

The Finnish Music Publishers Association (MPA Finland) has given out their annual awards today for the...
Music Finland, 9.9.2019
News / World & Folk

Folk Alliance International welcomes a record-breaking number of Finnish showcase acts

Folk Alliance International’s 32nd conference heads to the vibrant port city of New Orleans, and this...
News / Hard Rock & Metal

New and upcoming albums for autumn 2019

The autumn is a busy time for new music – and there is already a long...
Teemu Fiilin, Loviisa Pihlakoski, 28.8.2019
News / World & Folk

Northern Connections to showcase Finnish and neighboring countries’ music at WOMEX

WOMEX World Music Expo has announced this year’s Regional Stage, the Northern Connections, coordinated by Music...
News / World & Folk

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...
Teemu Fiilin, 20.6.2019
News / World & Folk

Duo Emilia Lajunen and Suvi Oskala play WOMEX 2019 Official Showcase

Duo Emilia Lajunen and Suvi Oskala have been selected to the Official Showcase selection of WOMEX 2019...
Music Finland, 5.6.2019
News / World & Folk

Solju's debut album awarded Best International Indigenous Release of 2019​

Sámi group Solju's first album was awarded "Best International Indigenous Release 2019" at a Canadian festival for...
Music Finland, 20.5.2019
News / Hard Rock & Metal

A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2019

Summer is already looming despite the chilly weather, so it's time to draw out your calendars,...
Teemu Fiilin, Pietu Arvola, 13.5.2019
News / Hard Rock & Metal

Listen to our International Women's Day playlist!

Great International Women's Day to everyone! For the occasion we compiled a playlist which celebrates the amazing music...
Music Finland, 8.3.2019
News / Hard Rock & Metal

Listen to our Kalevala Day playlist

Get to know some of the Finnish bands, artists and composers inspired by Kalevala! 
Music Finland, 28.2.2019
News / Indie & Electronic

Celebrate Sámi National Day with playlist curated by Hilda Länsman

Today, February 6th, marks the national Sámi day. To celebrate the occasion, singer Hildá Länsman (Solju, Duo Vildá) curated...