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Marjo Smolander – Cosmologies cover artwork. a photo of the artist holding a kantele, surrounded by flower and leaves illustrations.
Album reviews

Marjo Smolander’s Cosmologies, a Collaboratuon Between Finnish and African Cultures

Angel Romero March 8, 2026 No Comments

Marjo Smolander – Cosmologies (self-release, 2021) Marjo Smolander’s debut, Cosmologies (2021), is built on collaboration. Recorded in Finland, Senegal, Denmark, and Mali in both living…

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The album cover for Värttinä – Kyly features red geometric folk motifs arranged symmetrically on a dark, textured blue wood background. The band’s name and album title appear in red gothic lettering.
Charts

Värttinä Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart for July 2025

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2025 No Comments

The album Kyly by groundbreaking Finnish band Värttinä reached the number one spot of the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of July 2025.…

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The album cover for Värttinä – Kyly features red geometric folk motifs arranged symmetrically on a dark, textured blue wood background. The band’s name and album title appear in red gothic lettering.
Charts

Värttinä Surges to the Summit of World Music Charts Europe for July 2025

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2025 No Comments

The album Kyly by Finnish folk stars Värttinä Secured the coveted top position of World Music Charts Europe for the month of July 2025. Kyly…

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