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    • A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2026

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    Us: the rock’n’roll dream that turned real

    The fresh-sounding DIY rock’n’roll band Us has made its way to clubs and festivals in the...
    Vilho Rajala, 17.6.2026
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    Karoliina Kantelinen tours and prepares for Karelian joik

    Singer and ethnomusicologist Karoliina Kantelinen will be touring solo in Norway on October 9-14 and with...
    5.10.2012
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    From Wigwam to Kimmo Pohjonen

    Being boss of the bellows will only get you so far. As any successful artist, Kimmo...
    5.10.2012
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    • Folk & Global

    Värttinä and Tsuumi Sound System play at WOMEX

    One of the highlights of WOMEX is the Award Ceremony, with a significant Finnish act on...
    4.10.2012
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    • Contemporary & Classical

    Nordic Music Days in Stockholm

    Six Finnish works are on programme at Nordic Music Days 2012 in Stockholm on 10-13 October....
    3.10.2012
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    Saariaho anniversary on 14 October

    Composer Kaija Saariaho turns 60 years on 14 October. The occasion has already been acknowledged around...
    2.10.2012
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    Kyllönen’s new family opera in Peru

    Timo-Juhani Kyllönen's family opera Érase que era una niña (Op. 85) will be premiered at Teatro...
    28.9.2012
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    Rautavaara album gets Gramophone Award

    Ondine's Einojuhani Rautavaara album gets this year's Gramophone Award for contemporary music. The winning recording features...
    27.9.2012
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    Live jazz highlights of the season

    As usual our jazzers travel here and there with various ensembles. Here’s a few highlights of...
    24.9.2012
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    Tampere Jazz Happening – The festival of the year

    The 31st Happening will present a total of 26 acts, of which 18 are international. The...
    24.9.2012
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    Autumn brings plenty of new jazz releases

    New albums from Iiro Rantala, Jukka Perko Quartet, Jaska Lukkarinen and the ever evolving RinneRadio included...
    24.9.2012
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    Q&A with Mikko Innanen

    Saxophone player Mikko Innanen is one of the most accomplished Finnish musicians on the international jazz...
    24.9.2012
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    Santtu-Matias Rouvali to Tampere Philharmonic

    Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its new Chief Conductor and Artistic Director. The post will be...
    19.9.2012