Frigg – Perintö / Heritage (2023) Finnish musical ensemble, Frigg, unveiled its latest album, Perintö / Heritage, on the 23rd of May 2023. The group’s…
Frigg, Elegant Fiddle Music for Dancing and Listening
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Tjango!’s Musical Portrait of the Winter Ambiance of Finalnd’s Northern Countryside
Tjango! – Pohjantähti (The North Star) On February 8th, 2023, Tjango! unveiled their latest album, Pohjantähti (The North Star), which evokes the ambiance of the…
Unconventional and Fascinating Nordic Flamenco by Anna Murtola
Anna Murtola – La Tierra Blanca (Nordic Notes, 2023) “La Tierra Blanca” (The White Land) presents the unique flamenco vision of Finnish singer Anna Murtola.…
Artist Profiles: Jouhiorkesteri
Jouhiorkesteri released their debut-CD Nikodemus in May 2008. Jouhiorkesteri – the Horse-Hair Orchestra – made a moving CD, where an old and forgotten instrument has…
Finnish Act Vimma Fuse Folk Music and Progrock on New Single Antrasiitille
Helsinki-based progressive folk band Vimma have released their new single, ‘Antrasiitille,’ their first since the band’s debut album in 2019. The song combines world music…
Solju’s Groundbreaking Sámi Yoiks Celebrate Spring
Solju – Uvjamuohta / Powder Snow (Bafe’s Factory (2022) Solju, the duo formed by Ulla Pirttijärvi (Solju, Áššu) and her daughter Hildá Länsman (Solju, VILDÁ,…
Kardemimmit to Perform at Scandinavia House in New York City
Finnish band Kardemimmit is set to perform at Scandinavia House in New York City on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The all-female quartet will bring 15…
Artist Profiles: Maajo
The Finnish-African group Maajo appeared onto the dance scene in 2016 characterized by electro-tropical rhythms grounded in Afro-Balearic sounds. Since their first release in 2016,…
Finnish Band Bergå Folk Project to Release Music from the Sandwich Table of World Music
Bergå Folk Project is a new ensemble featuring four leading Finnish folk music artists. Their self-titled debut album will be available May 13, 2022. “Bergå…
Nordic Folk Alliance Announces 2022 Showcase Festival And Conference
Nordic Folk Alliance will be taking place April 20-22, 2022 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The annual meeting is the largest assembly of the folk music industry…