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    • Composer Panu Aaltio wins the 2026 Harpa Award

    createMusic Finland, 14.2.2026
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    The contestants for UMK 2026 are here!

    This year's seven contestants include accordion wizard Antti Paalanen and classical violinist Linda Lampenius.
    Teemu Fiilin, 15.1.2026
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    Saara Aalto – from talent shows to the major league?

    A photo of Saara Aalto is what you should find in a dictionary if you look...
    Anna Brotkin, 9.12.2016
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    Jori Sjöroos and Paula Vesala write the theme song for an upcoming Moomins feature film

    "Bring The Snow", the theme song for the upcoming international feature film Moomins at Christmas written...
    2.12.2016
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    The Yrjö Award 2016 goes to Esa Pietilä

    The Yrjö Jazz award 2016 was given to saxophonist Esa Pietilä (b. 1964) for his original,...
    24.11.2016
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    10 Finnish music start-ups you should know

    To celebrate Slush Music and Slush 2016, we want to introduce you to 10 companies, that...
    Teemu Fiilin, 23.11.2016
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    Nordic co-operation Hokuo Music Fest takes place in Tokyo this week

    Hokuo Music Fest, held from this Wednesday to Saturday (16–19 November) in Tokyo, Japan is filled...
    14.11.2016
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    Four new artists to follow 2/2016

    We've got four new great Finnish artists you should get acquainted with, with soundscapes ranging from...
    Teemu Fiilin, Pietu Arvola, 4.11.2016
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    SCOPE Festival brings ‘Finnish music with a twist’ to Berlin

    From November 17 – 20 SCOPE Festival, presented by XJAZZ Berlin and We Jazz Helsinki, brings...
    3.11.2016
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    Tuuli Elo is Music Finland’s new Export Manager for classical and contemporary music

    Tuuli Elo is Music Finland’s new Export Manager. Congratulations, Tuuli!
    2.11.2016
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    Cold Diamond & Mink song featured in Jim Jarmusch’s latest film

    Acclaimed film director Jim Jarmusch’s upcoming film Paterson features a song by Cold Diamond & Mink,...
    27.10.2016
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    New Jazz from Finland playlist showcases the best in Finnish jazz

    Music Finland has released a brand new playlist New Jazz from Finland. The frequently-updating playlist replaces Music...
    19.10.2016
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    New pop, rock, indie, metal and electronic albums for the fall

    Plenty of new albums await the ever searching listener! This time our season's list of new...
    17.10.2016
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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...
    12.10.2016