Kalevala dead or alive The Kalevala epic is an expression of a wonderful human achievement far grander and more momentous than the pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It reflects the very essence of the intangible, philosophical, erotic, humorous and thrilling heritage of the greater Finno-Baltic community that has evolved over millennia, a creative endeavour involving every member of …
The Second Ethnogala in Finland on Thursday 10th of January and live stream link
The leading figures in folk music, world music and folk dance will be awarded on the 10th of January at the Ethnogala, which will take place at legendary Tavastia club in Helsinki. At the Ethnogala, awards will be handed out in seven categories to the most interesting and distinguished figures in Finnish folk music, world music and folk dance. …
Ethnogala nominees have been selected
The nominees in the second edition of the Finnish Ethnogala have been announced. The leading figures in folk music, world music and folk dance will be awarded on the 10th of January at the Ethnogala, which will take place at Tavastia in Helsinki. At the Ethnogala, awards will be handed out in seven categories to the most interesting and …
Nordic Highway
Nordic Highway presents the most interesting names of the modern folk music from Finland, Sweden and Norway and takes them on a tour together Good news for the fans of modern folk music, Nordic noir and strong song-writing! Nordic Highway tour concept has gathered together three acclaimed folk artists from Finland, Sweden and Norway and takes them on tour. The …
Ethnogala nominees
Nominees and performers announced for Finland’s first Ethnogala The nominees for the first edition of the Ethnogala have been selected. The leading figures in folk music, world music and folk dance will be rewarded at Finland’s first Ethnogala, held at Tavastia in Helsinki. The gala will feature performances by for instance BaranBand, Maija Kauhanen, and Suistamon Sähkö. Finland’s first Ethnogala …
Ethnogala 2017
Finland’s first Ethnogala takes over Tavastia Club on Nov. 7 Finland’s first Ethnogala will be held at 7 pm on Tue. Nov. 7 at Helsinki’s legendary Tavastia Club. At the first annual gala, prizes will be handed out to the most interesting and distinguished figures in folk music, world music and folk dance. The Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle) will record …
Folkelarm 2016
Folkelarm is organised this year 17.-20.11. and there is Finnish showcase band Ilkka Heinonen Trio performing at the firs night: URBAN SOUND OF AN ANCIENT JOUHIKKO 20:15-20:40 NRK FOLK:LAB KLUBBSCENEN 23:45-00:15 SHOWCASE CONCERT HOVEDSCENEN You are very welcome to listen the concerts and it would be nice to meet during the festival. Ilkka will be around on Thu-Fri and Sirpa …
WOMEX 2016
Maetka represents the following Finnish artists at WOMEX 2016: Ánnámáret ensemble, Duo Emilia Lajunen & Suvi Oskala, Ilkka Heinonen Trio and Soila Sariola. You can find us at the Finnish stand (1.71-1.74 at the level1). Also Ilkka Heinonen (Ilkka Heinonen Trio) and Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman (Ánnámáret ensemble) will be present.
Eva Alkula & Tomoya Nakai duo on tour with new kantele-koto album Laulu
The Finnish-Japanese string instrument duo Eva Alkula and Tomoya Nakai are celebrating ten years of creating unique sound fusions of the Finnish kantele and the Japanese koto. To mark the anniversary, the duo is releasing the new album Laulu – うたずくし in September, and touring both countries. Eva Alkula and Tomoya Nakai’s collaboration is a true cultural exchange. Not only …
The northernmost Irish festival in the world
The Irish Festival of Oulu The northernmost Irish festival in the world in Oulu, Finland will be organised for the 11th time from October 5th to 9th this year. The Irish Festival of Oulu has taken its place as the main event of the northern countries presenting Irish culture in its various forms from music and dance to poetry and …