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Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2017

We take one final look at 2017 to choose our favourite albums of the year gone...
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100 Finnish songs you should hear

In honor of the centenary of Finnish independence, we compiled a playlist of 100 Finnish songs...
Teemu Fiilin, 4.12.2017
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Frigg, Pekko Käppi, Anne-Mari Kivimäki and more awarded at first Ethnogala

Finland’s first annual Ethnogala was held in Helsinki this week.
Music Finland, 9.11.2017
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Finland’s first Ethnogala takes place in November

Finland’s first Ethnogala will be held at 7 pm on Tue. Nov. 7 at Helsinki’s legendary...
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Maija Kauhanen to play official showcase at WOMEX 2017

WOMEX World Music Expo has announced new artists for their showcase. Maija Kauhanen from Finland was...
Music Finland, 15.6.2017
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Finland celebrates the first folk music day today

On 10th of May Finland celebrates nationwide folk music day for the very first time.
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Seven Sámi artists you should know

Buori sámiid álbmotbeaivvi! Today, February 6th, is Sámi National Day, and the 2017 edition is particularly...
Pietu Arvola, 6.2.2017
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Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2016

When it comes to new music, 2016 was a glorious year for Finnish albums. Our staff...
Pietu Arvola, 10.1.2017
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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...
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Frigg to play prominent showcase festivals in Canada and Norway

In November Frigg, one of the pioneers of contemporary Finnish folk music, are set to perform...
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Sväng tour China, Tuuletar make their live debut in Japan

Harmonica quartet Sväng return to China in November, while vocal folk hop group Tuuletar make their...
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Arctic Paradise World & Jazz Event 2016 was a success

Music Finland invited 18 international jazz and world music experts from all over the world to...