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    Playlist: International Women's Day

    Great International Women's Day to everyone! For the occasion we compiled a playlist which celebrates the...
    Music Finland, 6.3.2026
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    Ánnámáret to perform at Womex's official showcase selection

    Indigenous Sámi composer and yoik vocalist Ánnámáret has been added to the official showcase selection at...
    Music Finland, 9.8.2023
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    In memoriam: Kaija Saariaho 1952 – 2023

    Composer and Academician of Arts Kaija Saariaho died at home in Paris on June 2, exhausted...
    Music Finland, 6.6.2023
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    Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2023

    Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2023 are Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela.
    Music Finland, 23.5.2023
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    Käärijä’s Cha Cha Cha hits UK Top10 and Spotify charts with milestone numbers

    Finnish rapper Käärijä’s song Cha Cha Cha has become a worldwide phenomenon after gaining massive recognition...
    Teemu Fiilin, 22.5.2023
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    Jenaer Philharmonie premiers Osmo Tapio Räihälä's new work

    In Jena, Germany, the Jenaer Philharmonie has a focus on Finnish music on May 25. Composer...
    Music Finland, 17.5.2023
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    Discover our two new contemporary music playlists

    We have replaced our "Contemporary composers and musicians" playlist with two new playlists, showcasing the most...
    Music Finland, 16.5.2023
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    A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2023

    Are you planning to go to music festivals abroad this summer? Known for its long days...
    Teemu Fiilin, 15.5.2023
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    Okra Playground awarded at Songlines Music Awards

    Okra Playground has been chosen as "band of the year" at Songlines Magazine's music awards, in...
    Music Finland, 12.5.2023
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    Who the hell is Käärijä?

    Käärijä, Finland's representative for Eurovision Song Contest 2023, is the name on pretty much everyone's lips...
    Jukka Hätinen, 9.5.2023
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    Teosto Prize 2023 given to Mikko Sarvanne, Draama-Helmi, Sanna Ahvenjärvi and Tapio Lappalainen

    The 2023 Teosto Prize is awarded to three works of music. This year's prize winning works...
    Music Finland, 28.4.2023
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    Lauri Supponen – Composer as a deep listener

    Lauri Supponen’s works include installations, DIY electronics and performance art. To him, being a composer means...
    Auli Särkiö-Pitkänen, 25.4.2023
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    Four New Jazz Artists to Follow

    This time we feature four current acts from Finland's flourishing jazz scene: Selma Savolainen (in the...
    Music Finland, 19.4.2023