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    Finnish jazz at 100: It all started with a ship from New York

    Since a ship carrying musicians from New York docked in Helsinki a century ago, Finnish jazz...
    Wif Stenger, 27.2.2026
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    Finnish music figures send Jean Sibelius 150th birthday greetings

    Happy birthday Sibelius!Finnish music figures send their regards to Jean Sibelius, whose 150th birthday is today....
    8.12.2015
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    • Contemporary & Classical

    Kaija Saariaho’s busy beginning for 2016

    There is no doubt that composer Kaija Saariaho has established herself as one of world’s most...
    7.12.2015
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    The Finnish Music Export Award goes to Comusic Productions

    Music Finland granted the first ever Finnish Music Export Award for the company behind Sunrise Avenue’s...
    7.12.2015
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    Janne Mertanen – Sibelius Piano Works released by Sony Classical

    Finnish pianist Janne Mertanen has recorded all Sibelius’ piano works to a box of five CDs....
    4.12.2015
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    Christel Lee wins Jean Sibelius Violin Competition

    The finals of the 11th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition ended on 3 December with a...
    4.12.2015
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    Defunensemble defines its function with a double CD

    Highly distinctive Finnish contemporary music ensemble, defunensemble, has released a double CD under the title Define...
    3.12.2015
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    • Folk & Global

    New and noteworthy world and folk albums for the end of 2015

    New and noteworthy folk and world albums for the end of the year! Releases by Sväng...
    1.12.2015
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    Finnish folk and world professionals networked in Berlin

    Eight Finnish music professionals representing the folk and world music scene took part in a networking...
    1.12.2015
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    Kimmo Pohjonen’s Sensitive Skin at number two on WMCE chart

    Kimmo Pohjonen’s latest album Sensitive Skin climbs to position number two on World Music Charts Europe...
    1.12.2015
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    Composer Jouni Kaipainen has passed away

    We have sad news today: composer Jouni Kaipainen has passed away at the age of 58....
    23.11.2015
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    Low frequencies from a crowded basement

    Finland is known for its unique talents in underground metal among the dedicated circles. While pioneering...
    Jukka Hätinen, 19.11.2015
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    Finnish jenkka song took over Japan’s department stores

    If you’re visiting Japanese department stores this Christmas, there’s a big chance you’ll end up hearing...
    16.11.2015