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Suo is a Finnish folk trio inspired by the traditions surrounding Finland's national epic, Kalevala. Their debut album "Ei päivie… read moreSuo is a Finnish folk trio inspired by the traditions surrounding Finland's national epic, Kalevala. Their debut album "Ei päivien perijätä" was released in November 2007. Their second album "Mieltäni meri ajaa" … read moreSuo is a Finnish folk trio inspired by the traditions surrounding Finland's national epic, Kalevala. Their debut album "Ei päivien perijätä" was released in November 2007. Their second album "Mieltäni meri ajaa" was released in September 2009. Line-up: Veera Voima - lead … read more
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Tarujen saari
873 listeners
Tarujen Saari is a Finnish folkgroup which has been touring around ten years representing heavyfolkrock based on the all European tradition… read moreTarujen Saari is a Finnish folkgroup which has been touring around ten years representing heavyfolkrock based on the all European traditional music and stories untold. The tragic stories and fine melodies are typical for Tarujen Saari’s … read moreTarujen Saari is a Finnish folkgroup which has been touring around ten years representing heavyfolkrock based on the all European traditional music and stories untold. The tragic stories and fine melodies are typical for Tarujen Saari’s music. There are some Celtic and medieval touch to be heard … read more
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Suden Aika
4,406 listeners
This group uses themes and poetic forms from ancient Finnish chants placed into modern choral forms. The name means "The Time of the W… read moreThis group uses themes and poetic forms from ancient Finnish chants placed into modern choral forms. The name means "The Time of the Wolf," in Finnish mythology the wolf is associated with the creation of iron (it is mentioned … read moreThis group uses themes and poetic forms from ancient Finnish chants placed into modern choral forms. The name means "The Time of the Wolf," in Finnish mythology the wolf is associated with the creation of iron (it is mentioned in the creation spell of iron) and the name of the group may… read more
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Jouhiorkesteri
214 listeners
The lyre was played with a bow as early as in the European Middle Ages. In the area around the Baltic Sea we find evidence of both bowed an… read moreThe lyre was played with a bow as early as in the European Middle Ages. In the area around the Baltic Sea we find evidence of both bowed and plucked lyres. In Estonia and Eastern Finland the bowed lyre - jouhikko - remained in use until … read moreThe lyre was played with a bow as early as in the European Middle Ages. In the area around the Baltic Sea we find evidence of both bowed and plucked lyres. In Estonia and Eastern Finland the bowed lyre - jouhikko - remained in use until the beginning of the 20th century. Then, towards the end of … read more
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Puhti
948 listeners
Puhti is a unique two women's folk music and dance group that gets its inspiration from the Karelian culture. The music graduate Anna-… read morePuhti is a unique two women's folk music and dance group that gets its inspiration from the Karelian culture. The music graduate Anna-Mari Kivimaki plays accordion and the choreographer Reetta-Kaisa Pirhonen dances and both of them … read morePuhti is a unique two women's folk music and dance group that gets its inspiration from the Karelian culture. The music graduate Anna-Mari Kivimaki plays accordion and the choreographer Reetta-Kaisa Pirhonen dances and both of them sing. Puhti is a mixture of crazy hurly-burly, at times sens… read more
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Hereä
1,833 listeners
Hereä performs Scandinavian world music, a fusion of an ancient pulse with graceful new melodies. The powerful lyrics stem from tradition, … read moreHereä performs Scandinavian world music, a fusion of an ancient pulse with graceful new melodies. The powerful lyrics stem from tradition, while a wide range of musical influences and improvisation are the cornerstone of the band's … read moreHereä performs Scandinavian world music, a fusion of an ancient pulse with graceful new melodies. The powerful lyrics stem from tradition, while a wide range of musical influences and improvisation are the cornerstone of the band's music. The rare combination of instruments, soulful vocals a… read more
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Gnomus
797 listeners
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Korkkijalka
116 listeners
Korkkijalka is one of the most famous finnish bands playing irish music. It was founded as Shandrum in 1982. In the year 1984 the band, led… read moreKorkkijalka is one of the most famous finnish bands playing irish music. It was founded as Shandrum in 1982. In the year 1984 the band, led by Kari Reiman, performed in Helsinki in the play Richard's Corkleg by Brendan Bahan. Hi-Hat… read moreKorkkijalka is one of the most famous finnish bands playing irish music. It was founded as Shandrum in 1982. In the year 1984 the band, led by Kari Reiman, performed in Helsinki in the play Richard's Corkleg by Brendan Bahan. Hi-Hat -record company wanted to publish the music of the play, bu… read more
