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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...
News / Contemporary & Classical

Interview with Classical:NEXT showcase artist Kalle Vainio

Kalle Vainio, who performs as Project Vainiolla will perform at Re-Staged showcase in Classical:NEXT this year....
News / Hard Rock & Metal

Jaakko Eino Kalevi and Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L nominated for Phonofile Nordic Music Prize

The 12 nominees for this year’s Phonofile Nordic Music Prize have been announced. Finnish nominees are Jaakko...
News / World & Folk

Albums by Anne-Mari Kivimäki and Freija chosen as the folk albums of the year 2015

Two albums, Lakkautettu kylä (“A Closed-down Village”) by Anne-Mari Kivimäki as well as Liki (“Very Near”)...
News / World & Folk

Maija Kauhanen and Joonas Widenius Trio represent Finland at Nordic Showcase

Maija Kauhanen and Joonas Widenius Trio have been chosen to play at Nordic Showcase festival held...
News / Hard Rock & Metal

Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2015

2015 was a great year for Finnish music releases. Such a great year that we decided...
News / Hard Rock & Metal

Finnish music figures send Jean Sibelius 150th birthday greetings

Happy birthday Sibelius!Finnish music figures send their regards to Jean Sibelius, whose 150th birthday is today....
News / World & Folk

New and noteworthy world and folk albums for the end of 2015

New and noteworthy folk and world albums for the end of the year! Releases by Sväng...
News / World & Folk

Finnish folk and world professionals networked in Berlin

Eight Finnish music professionals representing the folk and world music scene took part in a networking...
News / World & Folk

Kimmo Pohjonen’s Sensitive Skin at number two on WMCE chart

Kimmo Pohjonen’s latest album Sensitive Skin climbs to position number two on World Music Charts Europe...
News / World & Folk

Finnish jenkka song took over Japan’s department stores

If you’re visiting Japanese department stores this Christmas, there’s a big chance you’ll end up hearing...
News / World & Folk

Arnold Chiwalala Band performs at Taiwan’s National Performing Arts Center

Arnold Chiwalala Band will perform tomorrow, Saturday November 7, at the National Performing Arts Center of...