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Pioneers: Pianist Iro Haarla’s future vision

Pianist-composer Iro Haarla became one of Finnish jazz’s first prominent female instrumentalists more than four decades...
Wif Stenger, 5.11.2021
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Gorgeous, liminal jazz ambience – Linda Fredriksson goes solo

Saxophonist Linda Fredriksson might be known from the lavish jazz-rap ensemble Ricky-Tick Big Band or the...
Mikael Mattila, 1.11.2021
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Astrid Swan: Sorrow woven into everyday life

Astrid Swan recorded her album "D/other" as if it were her last. The musician talks about...
Joni Kling, 25.10.2021
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Pioneers: Jimi Tenor is still grooving in outta space

Jimi Tenor left Finland in the beginning of the 1990's and took his music across Europe...
Jukka Hätinen, 6.10.2021
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Esa Pietilä: Breaking down walls between jazz and classical

Over the past decade, Esa Pietilä has led parallel careers in jazz and classical, with the...
Wif Stenger, 4.8.2021
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Be consistent, be yourself: Kiara Nelson on her way to success

How do you become a pop star if you dread singing in front of an audience?...
Jukka Hätinen, 24.6.2021
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No more giving in: Jesse Markin's second chance

Veteran Finnish rapper and singer Jesse Markin's second solo album "Noir" offers a deeper portrait of...
Joni Kling, 11.6.2021
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Afrobeat fusion and teleworking – Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble's long road to album completion

Formed in Benin a decade ago, Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble faced big logistical challenges in creating their fifth...
Wif Stenger, 7.6.2021
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Younger by the year – jazz legend Eero Koivistoinen at 75

Finnish jazz legend Eero Koivistoinen celebrated his 75th birthday in January. Music Finland seized the opportunity...
Matti Nives, 4.6.2021
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Romance, dreams and no plan b's – the blues according to Tomi Saario

Tomi Saario moved to London to play every jam session and open mic night he could...
Jukka Hätinen, 28.5.2021
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Grind until you make it – Grammy nominated producer MD$ preps beatmakers for the international market

Finland's top hip hop producer MD$ sees business-wise no point in sticking to his home turf....
Jukka Hätinen, 31.3.2021
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Flamboyant, apocalyptic, lovable: Suistamon Sähkö

In eight years, the four-piece ethno techno outfit Suistamon Sähkö has grown from a research project...
Mikael Mattila, 31.3.2021