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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...
News / World & Folk

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...
News / World & Folk

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...
News / World & Folk

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...
News / World & Folk

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...
News / World & Folk

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...
News / World & Folk

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...