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 – Uvjamuohta / Powder Snow (Bafe’s Factory (2022) Solju, the duo formed by Ulla Pirttijärvi (Solju, Áššu) and her daughter Hildá Länsman (Solju, VILDÁ,…
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…
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,…
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 will be taking place April 20-22, 2022 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The annual meeting is the largest assembly of the folk music industry…
Ritva Nero – Immortal Tradition (Bafe’s Factory, 2022) Ritva Nero skillfully combines Finnish folk music with the high energy of heavy metal-style drums. The group…
Hyväluoma Group – Reflection (Lusti Music, 2017) On the album “Reflection”, fiddler and composer Tero Hyväluoma and his band take the listener on a wild…
Finnish band Ritva Nero, described as a folk metal act, has a new album titled “Immortal Tradition“. The band has released a music video of…
The first set of showcases at Tiny Desk meets globalFEST took place on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Prior to the concerts, globalFEST’s organizers hosted a…