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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...
News / World & Folk

Finland will be Showcase Scotland's focus country in 2020

Scotland’s largest music delegate industry event, Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections, returns for its 20th anniversary in 2020...
Music Finland, 4.2.2019
News / World & Folk

Tuuletar wins Border Breaking Act of the Year award at Ethnogala

The "Border Breaking Act of the Year" award, presented by Music Finland at this year’s Ethnogala was given to...
Music Finland, 11.1.2019
News / Indie & Electronic

Music Finland Staff Picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2018

We take one final look at 2018 to choose the Music Finland staff's personal favourite albums...
Music Finland, 12.12.2018
News / World & Folk

Revisit Arctic Paradise World & Jazz Event in 360° virtual reality photos

In June 2018 Music Finland organised Arctic Paradise World & Jazz Event, a networking and showcase happening...
Music Finland, 11.9.2018